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Machicolation  [muh-CHIK-uh-LAY-shun] (n.) - An opening in the outer wall of castles that allowed for defense against attackers by dropping rocks, molten lead, fire, hot oil, sharp pokie bits, rabid vermin, etc. down on their naughty little heads.

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Used in a sentence: “Well it’s a lovely Airbnb location, but the open machicolation does make it a tad drafty, not to mention it’s a bit of a tripping hazard.”

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