What does back house mean?
Back house means (now dialect) An outbuilding behind the main building, or an annex attached to the rear of it; especially, a scullery or washhouse..
Back house
Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Meaning
(now dialect) An outbuilding behind the main building, or an annex attached to the rear of it; especially, a scullery or washhouse..
Definitions by Sense
- (now dialect) An outbuilding behind the main building, or an annex attached to the rear of it; especially, a scullery or washhouse.
- (US, Canada, euphemistic) An outhouse: an outbuilding used as a lavatory.
Example Sentences
[…] to abstene […] fra all melting […] of talloun within thair bak hous […]
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[…] the chlorides Mother was always throwing into the little outdoor backhouse […]
Synonyms for back house
Antonyms for back house
Related Words
Word Forms
- backhouses
- back-house
- back house
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for back house?
Common synonyms include backside.
What is the opposite of back house?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use back house in a sentence?
[…] to abstene […] fra all melting […] of talloun within thair bak hous […]
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