English Explanatory Dictionary

house of easement

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An outbuilding in which to do one's easement (defecate): an outhouse.

Word forms

house of easement houses of easement

Etymology

From easement in its former euphemistic use to reference the easing of one's bowels.

Synonyms

outhouse

Related words

do one's easement stool of easement

Derived words

house of ease
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