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Squint

1910 New Catholic Dictionary

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In medieval architecture, an oblique opening in the screen or chancel wall of a church, to enable those outside or in the aisles to see the main altar. Through these openings, or "squints," the anchorites assisted at Mass.

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Entry for 'Squint'. 1910 New Catholic Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​ncd/​s/squint.html. 1910.
 
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