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† ˈangiport Obs. rare.
[ad. L. angiport-us a narrow lane or alley, f. ang-ĕre to compress + portus a harbour, orig. an entrance, passage.]
A narrow passage or opening in a wall, either to fire from, or as an easily-commanded entrance.
1647Ward Simple Cob. 72 They are the cursed Countermures, dropt Portcullises, scouring Angi-ports. 1652Urquhart Jewel Wks. 1834. 267 Secret angiports and dark postern-doors..so narrow that few of them could get in. |