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SQUINT
A small opening in the chancel wall of a church enabling those outside to see and follow the ceremonies at the altar. Through tem the ancinet anchrites were able to assist at Mass.
All items in this dictionary are from Fr. John Hardon's Modern Catholic Dictionary, © Eternal Life. Used with permission.
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