Definition of hagioscope in English:
hagioscope
noun ˈhaɡɪəskəʊpˈhaɡēəˌskōp
another term for squint (sense 3 of the noun)
Example sentencesExamples
- On either side of the chancel arch is a hagioscope or squint, the south one being slightly larger than the north one, to allow for a view of the altar from the side pews.
- They could not enter churches, but were allowed to look through hagioscopes or ‘squint windows’.
- At the time when the north aisle was added, a hagioscope was made in the pier beside the chancel arch.
- The squints, or hagioscopes, were originally angled but were unfortunately straightened by the Victorians.
- Up to 60 years ago there was only one central arch with window or hagioscope on either side.