backhouse

back·house

[bak-hous]
noun, plural back·hous·es [bak-hou-ziz] .
1.
a building behind the main building, often serving a subsidiary purpose.
2.
a privy; outhouse.

Origin:
1550–60; back1 + house

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backhouse (ˈbækˌhaʊs) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
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another word for: outhouse

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Backhouse is always a great word to know.
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