hagioscope

[ hag-ee-uh-skohp, hey-jee- ]

noun

1. squint ( def 13 ).

hagioscope

/ ˌhæɡɪəˈskɒpɪk; ˈhæɡɪəˌskəʊp /

noun

1. architect another name for squint

Derived Forms

• hagioscopic, adjective

Other Words From

• hag·i·o·scop·ic [hag-, uh, -, skop, -ik, hey-jee-], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of hagioscope¹

First recorded in 1830–40; hagio- + -scope

Example Sentences

Here the passers by will be struck by the stately proportions of the lofty tower, and, if he enters, he will notice the orderly condition of all things, as well as a piscina and a hagioscope.

From Project Gutenberg

Hagioscope, hag′-, or hā′ji-o-skōp, n. an oblique opening in the screen or chancel wall of a church to afford a view of the chief altar to those in a side chapel or aisle, a squint.—adj.

From Project Gutenberg

"I propose also to re-open the ancient hagioscope in the south wall of the chancel, by which means the people in the aisle will once more gain a view of the altar, and be enabled to see and hear the priest when officiating there."

From Project Gutenberg

"Yes; but the change in them which you suggest would not fully meet the difficulty, even if a squint or hagioscope should also be provided."

From Project Gutenberg

A small quatrefoiled hagioscope may be noticed in the library above the cloister; it, no doubt, commanded a view of the high altar of the chapel.

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