Bible Encyclopedias
Spout
Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
The usual contrivance for throwing off the water from the roofs of medieval buildings was by means of a carved stone spout called a gargoyle or gurgoyle. It is quite possible some were of lead, but none are found remaining of an earlier date than the 16th century.
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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Spout'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​s/spout.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.