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house-trained

[hous-treynd] /ˈhaʊsˌtreɪnd/
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adjective, British.
1.
housebroken.
Origin of house-trained
1920-1925
First recorded in 1920-25

house-train

[hous-treyn] /ˈhaʊsˌtreɪn/
verb (used with object), British.
1.
to housebreak.
Origin
First recorded in 1920-25
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house-train

verb
1.
(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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