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noun
a house, especially of prehistoric times, built on piles or other support over the water of a lake.
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Origin of lake dwelling
First recorded in 1860â65
Words nearby lake dwelling
lakebed, lake breeze, Lake Charles, Lake District, lake dweller, lake dwelling, lake effect, Lake Erie, Lake Forest, lakefront, Lake Havasu City
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British Dictionary definitions for lake dwelling
lake dwelling
noun
a dwelling, esp in prehistoric villages, constructed on platforms supported by wooden piles driven into the bottom of a lake
Derived forms of lake dwelling
lake dweller, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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