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Word: Backhouse
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
mid 16th century. From back- + house
Definition:
The rear part of a house, or a subsidiary building situated to the rear of the main premises of a house, especially one used for a specific purpose, as a wash house, storage space, etc. Chiefly regional in later use (now rare).
Definition:
A small building or room containing a toilet, especially one which is behind or outside a main building.
Variant Forms:
- backus
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