netty

/ (ˈnɛtɪ) /


nounplural -ties
  1. Northeast English dialect a lavatory, originally an earth closet

Origin of netty

1
of obscure origin

Words Nearby netty

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How to use netty in a sentence

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

    The Vultures | Henry Seton Merriman
  • Nothing was further from his recollection than the note he had given to netty in the Saski Gardens ten hours ago.

    The Vultures | Henry Seton Merriman
  • She was noting, with her quick and clever eyes, that netty seemed happy and was exquisitely dressed.

    The Vultures | Henry Seton Merriman
  • "I know I ought not to have come this afternoon," explained netty, with a rather shy haste, as she shook hands.

    The Vultures | Henry Seton Merriman
  • Miss netty quietly relieved her aunt of the small impedimenta of travel, with a gentle deference which was better than words.

    The Vultures | Henry Seton Merriman