house-trained

[hous-treynd] /ˈhaʊsˌtreɪnd/

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adjective, British.

housebroken.

Origin of house-trained

1920-1925

First recorded in 1920-25

house-train

[hous-treyn] /ˈhaʊsˌtreɪn/

verb (used with object), British.

to housebreak.

Origin

First recorded in 1920-25

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British Dictionary definitions for house-trained

house-train

verb

(transitive) (Brit) to train (pets) to urinate and defecate outside the house or in a special place, such as a litter tray

Derived Forms

house-trained, adjective

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