church-door

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See also: churchdoor, and church door

English

Noun

church-door (plural church-doors)

  1. Alternative form of church door
    • 1807, [Germaine] de Staël Holstein, translated by D Lawler, “ Chap II.”, in Corinna; or, Italy. , volume III, London: Corri, ; and sold by Colburn, , and Mackenzie, , →OCLC, page 37:
      What is more extraordinary still, is, that during Holy Week particularly, there are many among them who inflict corporal punishment upon themselves; and while they are performing this flagellation, the church-doors are open, and they care not who enters.