wind-porchn. a chamber constructed on the inner side of a doorway to keep the wind out.
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fore-entry1535
hall1663
entrance hall1677
side entry1680
tambour1728
vestibule1730
entryway1746
entry hall1753
oeil-de-boeuf1785
voorhuis1822
voorkamer1827
atrium1864
hallway1877
wind-porch1899
mud room1950
1899 Committee's Appeal for Hexham Abbey 6 The old internal wind porch, now used as a press in the vestry.