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==References == | <p> '''(1):''' ''' (''' n.) The act of discharging missiles or pouring burning or melted substances upon assailants through such apertures. </p> <p> '''(2):''' ''' (''' n.) An opening between the corbels which support a projecting parapet, or in the floor of a gallery or the roof of a portal, shooting or dropping missiles upen assailants attacking the base of the walls. Also, the construction of such defenses, in general, when of this character. See Illusts. of [[Battlement]] and Castle. </p> | ||
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<ref name="term_140994"> [https://bibleportal.com/dictionary/webster-s-dictionary/machicolation Machicolation from Webster's Dictionary]</ref> | <ref name="term_140994"> [https://bibleportal.com/dictionary/webster-s-dictionary/machicolation Machicolation from Webster's Dictionary]</ref> | ||
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Latest revision as of 04:59, 13 October 2021
Machicolation [1]
(1): ( n.) The act of discharging missiles or pouring burning or melted substances upon assailants through such apertures.
(2): ( n.) An opening between the corbels which support a projecting parapet, or in the floor of a gallery or the roof of a portal, shooting or dropping missiles upen assailants attacking the base of the walls. Also, the construction of such defenses, in general, when of this character. See Illusts. of Battlement and Castle.