Etymology

backhouse

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Today it means: An outbuilding behind the main building, or an annex attached to the rear of it; especially, a scullery or washhouse. Full definition →

Old English bæchūs
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backhouse · noun1

From back + house.

Backhouse · proper noun2

  1. Old English · derived frombæchūs“bakehouse”
  2. English todayBackhouse

From Old English bæchūs (“bakehouse”).

Words from the same roots

Old Englishbæchūs all →

Backusbakehouse

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