Rnd 3618 Narthex withdrawn

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John Barrs

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Jan 28, 2026, 5:03:10 AM (3 days ago) Jan 28

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here is the MW definition - the reference to "women, penitents... not entering the church may account for our bias in the DQ's

I'll rethink and post another word

JohnnyB

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a western porch (as in early Christian churches) used originally by persons (as women, penitents, or catechumens) not entering the church itself and being usually one side or member of the atrium or outer court surrounded by ambulatories also : a vestibule (as within an early Christian church) used for similar purposes