Hagioscope
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HAGIOSCOPE (from Gr. a r ycos, holy, and TKOr€7v, to see), in architecture, an opening through the wall of a church in an oblique direction, ...
Hagioscopes were also sometimes known as "leper windows" wherein a squint was made in an external wall so that lepers and other non-desirables could see the service without coming into contact with the rest of the populace.
Hagioscope
Oblique opening in wall for watching the elevation of the Host (also called a squint).
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hagioscope Also called a squint. A hole cut through a church wall or pillar in order to give a view of the altar. High Altar In a church with several altars, the main altar located in the chancel.
Also called a hagioscope.StackA chimneystack.Stack bondNon-structural brick facing, using bricks laid long side outwards and in vertical (i.e. non-overlapping) tiers.
3. (Fine Arts & Visual Arts / Architecture) Also called hagioscope a narrow oblique opening in a wall or pillar of a church to permit a view of the main altar from a side aisle or transept
4. Informal a quick look; glance
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 See also: Squint, Altar, Church, Pier, Tower
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