Architecture. = hagioscope, n.
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释义 | society > faith > artefacts > division of building (general) > other parts > [noun] > hagioscope (5) squint1839 Architecture. = hagioscope, n. hagioscope1840 A small opening or window in a chancel arch or wall, enabling worshippers (esp. those in an aisle or side chapel) to see the elevation of the host… lychnoscope1843 A name given to the low-side window, n. on the supposition that its purpose was to allow lepers to see the altar lights. leper window1850 a small window or opening in a church wall, supposedly intended to allow lepers outside to see the elevation of the host. squint-hole1889 (See quots.) |
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