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Bible Encyclopedias
Grille (1)

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

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Grillet, Jean
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a metal screen, to enclose or protect any particular spot, locality, shrine, tomb, or sacred ornament; (2) a gate of metal enclosing or protecting the entrance of a religious house or sacred building; (3) the wicket of a monastery; (4) a small screen of iron bars inserted in the door of a monastic or conventual building, in order to allow the inmates to converse with visitors, or to answer inquiries without opening the door.

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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Grille (1)'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​g/grille-1.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
 
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