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Outhouse

//ˈaʊthaʊs// noun, verb

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    An outbuilding, typically permanent, containing a toilet or seat over a cesspit. Canada, US
  2. 2
    a small outbuilding with a bench having holes through which a user can defecate wordnet
  3. 3
    Any outbuilding: any small structure located apart from a main building. dated

    "I had first to obtain a recommendation from the Assistant Resident to the Regent, and then an order from the Regent to the Waidono; and when after a week's delay I arrived with my baggage and men at Modjo-agong, I found them all in the midst of a five days' feast, to celebrate the circumcision of the Waidono's younger brother and cousin, and had a small room in an outhouse given me to stay in."

Verb
  1. 1
    To house in a separate building. transitive

    "In our discussion of outhousing we have tried to take into account the inconvenience to users as well as the potential savings in costs."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Middle English outhous, equivalent to out- + house. Compare Old Norse úthús (“outhouse”).

Etymology 2

From Middle English outhous, equivalent to out- + house. Compare Old Norse úthús (“outhouse”).

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