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machicolation

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openings in floor of projecting parapet or platform along wall or above archway, through which defenders could drop or shoot missiles vertically on attackers below. Murder holes.

 

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abutment
adulterine
allure
angle-spur
apse
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armoury
arrow slit
ashlar
Atilliator
attainder
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