Dwelling-house

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Noun
  1. 1
    Alternative form of dwellinghouse. alt-of, alternative

    "The house was partly pulled down, and that portion which remains, makes a tolerably-sized dwelling-house, nothing more, and is let by the present family."

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"His farm was large, well stocked, and in high condition; his dwelling-house was furnished as a farmer’s house should be, and it was as cleanly and neat as it was commodious."

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