n. [ Pers. shast a sort of girdle. ] A scarf or band worn about the waist, over the shoulder, or otherwise; a belt; a girdle, -- worn by women and children as an ornament; also worn as a badge of distinction by military officers, members of societies, etc. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. t. To adorn with a sash or scarf. Burke. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ F. châssis a frame, sash, fr. châsse a shrine, reliquary, frame, L. capsa. See Case a box. ]
French sash,
v. t.
n. [ From 1st Sash. ] A collection of sashes; ornamentation by means of sashes. [ R. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
Distinguished by their sasheries and insignia. Carlyle. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Etymology uncertain. ] A kind of pad worn on the leg under the boot. [ Obs. ] Nares. [ 1913 Webster ]