hagioscope
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The hagioscope, or "squint" in this church, and the "leper" window in St. Peter's are interesting relics of the Middle Ages.
From Northumberland Yesterday and To-day by Terry, Jean F. (Jean Finlay)
Why pore over them in this selfish manner all alone and at the dead of night when no one can possibly disturb you, or, since you have blocked the hagioscope, even see you?
From Stella Fregelius by Haggard, Henry Rider
The hagioscope in the chancel appears as a window in the outer wall.
From Wanderings in Wessex An Exploration of the Southern Realm from Itchen to Otter by Holmes, Edric
A low side window near the southwest corner has been variously described as a confessional, a hagioscope, and a leper window.
From Seaward Sussex The South Downs from End to End by Holmes, Edric
A small quatrefoiled hagioscope may be noticed in the library above the cloister; it, no doubt, commanded a view of the high altar of the chapel.
From Bell's Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church of Wells A Description of Its Fabric and a Brief History of the Episcopal See by Dearmer, Percy
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