backhouse

[ bak-hous ]

/ ˈbækˌhaʊs /

noun, plural back·hous·es [bak-hou-ziz] /ˈbækˌhaʊ zɪz/.

a building behind the main building, often serving a subsidiary purpose.

a privy; outhouse.

Words nearby backhouse

backhand, backhanded, backhander, backhaul, backhoe, backhouse, backie, backing, backing dog, backing light, backing store

Origin of backhouse

First recorded in 1550–60; back¹ + house

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Examples from the Web for backhouse

In the ensuing year he "agreed with Mrs. Backhouse, of London, for her deceased husband's books," p. 313.
Bibliomania; or Book-Madness|Thomas Frognall Dibdin
“Never mind about the currants, little master,” said Mrs. Backhouse, laughing at him.
Milly and Olly|Mrs. Humphry Ward
Backhouse observed one especially, whose features had a Jewish cast, and reminded him of the popular pictures of Abraham!
The History of Tasmania , Volume II (of 2)|John West
Buckley being out of court, and Backhouse being a mere copy of Mr. Threlkeld, what has Mr. Threlkeld to say?
Magic and Religion|Andrew Lang

Backhouse limped out, shutting the door, and they were alone.
Young Blood|E. W. Hornung

British Dictionary definitions for backhouse

backhouse

/ (ˈbækˌhaʊs) /

noun

Canadian another word for outhouse

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