Meaning
A slit in a castle wall; today, any similar window for shooting a ranged weapon or letting in light.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English
From Middle English loupe (“opening in a wall”) + hole, from a Germanic source. By surface analysis, loop + hole. Compare Medieval Latin loupa, lobia and Middle Dutch lupen (“to watch”).
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles: