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Webster 1913 Edition


Oillet

Oil′let

,
Noun.
[See
Eyelet
.]
(Arch.)
(a)
A small opening or loophole, sometimes circular, used in mediaeval fortifications.
(b)
A small circular opening, and ring of moldings surrounding it, used in window tracery in Gothic architecture.
[Written also
oylet
.]

Definition 2024


oillet

oillet

English

An oillet seen from the rear

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Noun

oillet (plural oillets)

  1. (medieval architecture) A round hole or circle with which an opening for an arrow slit terminates.

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