outhouse

English

noun
Definitions
  • (North America) An outbuilding—typically permanent—containing a toilet or seat over a cesspit.
  • (dated) Any outbuilding: any small structure located apart from a main building.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English outhous prefix from English house (a house, company).

Origin

English

house

Gloss

a house, company

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