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Murder-hole
A hole cut in the roof of passages needing defense, such as in gatehouses or along the top of curtain walls. Through murder holes could be poured hot water, oil, stones or archers could fire through them wrecking havoc on the assaulting troops.
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Knighthood & Chivalry Dictionary INDEX:
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