Wellhouse

//ˈwɛlˌhaʊs// noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A small building that houses a well.

    ""When did Sir Robert give away his sister's dog?" / "It was just a week ago to-day. The creature was howling outside the old well-house, and Sir Robert was in one of his tantrums that morning.[…]""

Example

More examples

""When did Sir Robert give away his sister's dog?" / "It was just a week ago to-day. The creature was howling outside the old well-house, and Sir Robert was in one of his tantrums that morning.[…]""

Etymology

From well + house.

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