"gighouse" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: gighouses [plural], gig-house [alternative], gig house [alternative]
Etymology: From gig + house. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|gig|house}} gig + house Head templates: {{en-noun}} gighouse (plural gighouses)
  1. A building for keeping a gig (horse-drawn carriage) when not in use; carriage house.

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Alternative forms

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