netty

/ ˈnɛtɪ /

noun

1. dialect.
   a lavatory, originally an earth closet

Word History and Origins

Origin of netty¹

of obscure origin

Example Sentences

And it was borne in upon Netty that Uncle Joseph had received some order; that he was pluming his ragged old wings for flight.

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Nothing was further from his recollection than the note he had given to Netty in the Saski Gardens ten hours ago.

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She was noting, with her quick and clever eyes, that Netty seemed happy and was exquisitely dressed.

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"I know I ought not to have come this afternoon," explained Netty, with a rather shy haste, as she shook hands.

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Miss Netty quietly relieved her aunt of the small impedimenta of travel, with a gentle deference which was better than words.

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