écrin — meaning in English

English meaning

• case noun A particular situation, instance, or set of facts.

Senses

écrin is used for these senses in English:

• case A piece of luggage that can be used to transport an apparatus such as a sewing machine.
• jewel box A box for storing jewels.

case — full definition

1. noun A particular situation, instance, or set of facts.
2. noun A matter under legal, medical, or professional investigation.
3. noun A container, box, or covering designed to hold or protect something.
4. noun Grammar: the form a noun, pronoun, or adjective takes to show its role in a sentence.
5. verb To pack something into a case, or to observe a place closely before a robbery.

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