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What are squints used for?

Squints, or hagioscopes, were holes in walls of churches or chapels so people outside the chapel could see the important parts of the service. They were sometimes used to segregate people, such as lepers, from the congregation while allowing them access to the service. They were also used to conceal people so as not to make them distractions from worship; an example would be a squint for a bell ringer so he would know when to ring the bell.


What were squints used for in the Medieval times?

they are the peepholes in wall decorations by which the owner or steward could keep an eye on what went below. Kind of like a spy hole.


When was Dracula's castle built?

What year was Dracula's Castle built?


What are the advantages and disadvantages of living near a castle?

Very basically, the advantages of living near a castle, which are built as centres of defence, were you enjoyed in part the protection provided by that castle, and probably were employed in some way servicing the infrastructure involving the castle itself and the castle town in general. Disadvantages include being on the spot when invaders attack the castle, and being subject without choice to laws and administration involving the castle, as well as being subject to sudden changes in your community and domestic situation in times of unrest. When the castle is under attack, the first priority is to protect those in the castle. Nearby residents are low on the list when it comes to protection, and easy targets for invaders. With the castle otherwise engaged or even out of action, even if your life goes on your livelihood will be severely compromised. The inhabitants of populated areas near castles generally had their own ways of protecting themselves, good escape routes being a priority, but it was still highly risky business.


What french castle was the peace treaty for world war 1 signed in?

Not a castle, a very grand palace; the Palace of Versailles, near Paris.

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What were squints used for in castles?

Doing math.


What were squints used for?

Squints is a slang term for psychiatrist. They're used to get down to the emotional and psychological issues that people have and let people express more openly what they've been keeping inside.


What is the name of the lifeguard who Michael squints?

The lifeguard that Michael "Squints" Palledorous has a crush on in the movie "The Sandlot" is named Wendy Peffercorn. Squints famously pretends to drown to get her attention, leading to a memorable scene in the film. Wendy is portrayed by actress Marley Shelton.


In Sandlot who does Squints marry?

Wendy paffercorn


Does Joe Girardi wear glasses?

He needs them way he squints


What do the FBI agents call the scientists on the Bones?

They call them squints


Why do the FBI agents call the scientists squints in the tv show Bones?

They call them squints because according to them they "are always squinting at things" Referring to bones and other small things the agents don't understand.


What does Weeks say Squints looks like when he faked drowning?

dead fish


Is Steve on sex ant the city the little boy on the movie tge sandlot?

No, Steve (David Eigenberg) from Sex In the City is not "Squints" in the movie, The Sandlot. Squints is played by Chauncey Leopardi. I too thought it was the same actor...


Who lived in blarney castle?

i need to know who lived in the blarney castle and what was it used for ? i used to live there


What local stone was used to build Edinburgh castle?

Castle Hill


Who plays the lifeguard in sandlot?

Wendy Peffercorn