mullion

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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noun a nonstructural vertical strip between the casements or panes of a window (or the panels of a screen)

Alteration of monial (“mullion”), or metathesis of Middle English moyniel, both ultimately from Old French moinel.

The "Rose" of course means heath; and Mullion we shall meet again. — The Cornwall Coast, Arthur L. (Arthur Leslie) Salmon
Steeds are neighing, gallants glittering; Gay, her smiling lord to greet, From her mullion'd chamber-casement Smiles the Duchess Marguerite. — Poetical Works of Matthew Arnold, Matthew Arnold
With stormy eyes she pulled the stay-bar quickly, and, in doing so, caught his arm between the casement and the stone mullion. — Tess of the d'Urbervilles: A Pure Woman, Thomas Hardy

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