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backhouse

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Backhouse (noun) means a small building behind a house, often used as a wash room or scullery.

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1
A small building behind a house, often used as a wash room or scullery.
2
An outdoor toilet, built as a small separate building.
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Etymology

Formed from back and house.

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What is the meaning of backhouse?
"backhouse" (noun) means a small building behind a house, often used as a wash room or scullery.
What are the different meanings of backhouse?
"backhouse" has 2 main meanings: 1. A small building behind a house, often used as a wash room or scullery; 2. An outdoor toilet, built as a small separate building.
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