gite

or gîte

[ zheet ]

noun
  1. a furnished vacation home in France that is available for rental, especially in a rural setting.

Origin of gite

1
First recorded in 1790–1800; from French gîte “lair, lodging,” from Old French giste, related to gésir “to reside, be situated”; see origin at gist

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British Dictionary definitions for gîte

gîte

/ (ʒiːt) /


noun
  1. a self-catering holiday cottage for let in France

Origin of gîte

1
C20: French

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