backhouse
backhouse · backhouses
An outbuilding behind the main building, or an annex attached to the rear of itAn outbuilding behind the main building, or an annex attached to the rear of it; especially, a scullery or washhouse.
Meaning
2 senses(dialectal)An outbuilding behind the main building, or an annex attached to the rear of it; especially, a scullery or washhouse.
(Canada, US, euphemistic)An outhouse: an outbuilding used as a lavatory.
Origin
From back + house.From back + house.
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