(thing) by Gamaliel Thu May 31 2001 at 1:28:28
A "leper window" is a low, small window found in many medieval churches. It enabled those afflicted with leprosy or other contagious diseases to attend and observe mass and receive the sacrament.

You can see a picture of a leper window at http://www.hjemkomst-center.com/church/parts/window.JPG
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