gable window

a window in or under a gable.

Origin of gable window

Middle English word dating back to 1300–50

ga·ble-win·dowed, adjective

gabion, gabionade, gable, gable end, gable roof, gable window, gabled, gablet, gabo, gabon, gabonese

From a gable-window in the attic a very fair view could be had of the little house below.

The Secret Wireless |Lewis E. Theiss
The chamber had a low and sloping ceiling, and a gable-window in the roof, which was defended by strong bars.

Fern's Hollow |Hesba Stretton
In groping for a chair, August drew aside the curtain of the gable-window, hoping to get some light.

The End Of The World |Edward Eggleston
He walked to the old chest under the gable-window, seated himself on it, and set me down beside him.

The Flight of the Shadow |George MacDonald

I sat on the great chest under the gable-window, and was away from him the whole length of the room.

The Flight of the Shadow |George MacDonald

gable window

a window positioned in a gable or having a small gable over it