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washhouse

Washhouse (noun) means a domestic outbuilding used as a laundry.

noun
1
A domestic outbuilding used as a laundry.
2
A public laundry.
3
A room in a house used for washing laundry; a utility room.
4
A public facility where people could wash themselves and their clothes.
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Etymology

From Old English wæsċhūs, equivalent to wash + house.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of washhouse?

"washhouse" (noun) means a domestic outbuilding used as a laundry.

What are the different meanings of washhouse?

"washhouse" has 3 main meanings: 1. A domestic outbuilding used as a laundry; 2. A public laundry; 3. A room in a house used for washing laundry; a utility room.

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