General
ben the hoose
What does ben the hoose mean?
Through in the inner room; 'come ben' means come through into the house.
"Come ben the hoose and sit doon."
Origin
Scots, 'ben' (the inner room/inward) + 'the hoose'.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'ben the hoose' mean?
It means through in the inner room, or the inner part of the house. 'Come ben' is an invitation to come through inside.
How do you use 'ben the hoose'?
You'd welcome someone by saying 'Come ben the hoose and sit doon.'
Where does 'ben' come from?
It's Scots, where 'ben' means the inner room or inward, as opposed to 'but' (the outer room).
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