cassone
1
9.9
A large decorated Italian chest used to store clothes and valuable things given to a bride at marriage
- noun
- /kæˈsoʊni/
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cassone
- They discovered an antique cassone in the attic, still filled with memories of the family's past.
Examples
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That is a marriage chest or cassone, very large chest.
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The bride's family filled the cassone with beautiful linens and treasures as part of her dowry.
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A cassone I got in Italy.
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In the corner of the gallery, an intricately painted cassone showcased the artistry of the Renaissance.
Synonyms
wedding chest
vscassone
1
6.7
A large wooden box used to keep clothes and household items before marriage
is a large decorated Italian chest used in dowries during the Renaissance
stipo
vscassone
1
9.9
An old Italian cabinet with drawers used to store valuables
is large and used for storing goods in one open space rather than drawers
Surface Forms
Etymology
Cassone comes from the Italian cassa meaning 'box' plus the ending -one meaning 'big', so it literally means 'big box'. The same root is in English case, which helps you remember that a cassone is a large, often decorated chest used for storage and as part of a bride's dowry.