"house of easement" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: houses of easement [plural]
Etymology: From easement in its former euphemistic use to reference the easing of one's bowels. Etymology templates: {{m|en|easement}} easement Head templates: {{en-noun|houses of easement}} house of easement (plural houses of easement)
  1. (euphemistic, obsolete) An outbuilding in which to do one's easement (defecate): an outhouse. Tags: euphemistic, obsolete Categories (topical): Buildings, Rooms, Toilet (room) Synonyms: bathroom Derived forms: house of ease Related terms: do one's easement, stool of easement

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