sash
UK: sæʃ | US: sæʃ
n. a long strip or loop of cloth worn around the waist or over the shoulder as a decorative accessory or symbol of rank
n. a fixed frame holding the glass panes of a window or door
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The word "sash" entered English in the late 16th century, derived from the Arabic "shāsh" (شَاش), meaning "muslin" or "turban cloth." It originally referred to fine fabric used for headwear, later evolving to denote a decorative waist or shoulder band. The window sense emerged in the 17th century from French "châssis" (frame), influenced by the cloth's strap-like appearance when framing glass.
She tied a silk sash around her waist to complete the outfit.
The ambassador wore a sash embroidered with his country's crest.
Workers replaced the broken sash of the vintage window.
The beauty pageant winner waved to the crowd, her sash glittering under the lights.
A strong gust of wind rattled the loose sash in the old house.