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fenestella

/ ˌ��ɛ��ɪˈ��ɛ��ə /

noun

RC Church a small aperture in the front of an altar, containing relics
ecclesiast a niche in the side wall of a chancel, in which the credence or piscina are set
architect a small window or an opening in a wall

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Word History and Origins

Origin of fenestella¹

C18: from Latin: a little window, from fenestra window

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I had the privilege of examining the actual grave December 1, 1891, lowering myself from the fenestella under the altar.

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In Rothwell Church, Northamptonshire, on the south side of the chancel, are the vestiges of a triple piscina; the fenestella has been destroyed, but the three basins with their drains remain.

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Here we see the fenestella confessionis, by means of which pilgrims were allowed to behold and touch the venerable grave.

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feneration fenestra

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