Wellhouse
//ˈwɛlˌhaʊs// noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 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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