n. a hole in the ceiling of a gateway or passageway in a fortification through which the defenders could fire or throw or pour harmful substances down on attackers
Items dropped from murder holes included molten lead and boiling water.
Items dropped from murder holes included molten lead and boiling water.
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Meutrieres;machicolations;hole from which to drop substances on enemies
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