"necessary place" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: necessary places [plural]
Etymology: Likely formed under influence from necessarium (“monastic latrine, outhouse, or lavatory”) and necessary (“outhouse; lavatory”). Etymology templates: {{m|en|necessarium||monastic latrine, outhouse, or lavatory}} necessarium (“monastic latrine, outhouse, or lavatory”), {{m|en|necessary||outhouse; lavatory}} necessary (“outhouse; lavatory”) Head templates: {{en-noun}} necessary place (plural necessary places)
  1. (euphemistic, obsolete) A place used for the business of urination and defecation: an outhouse or lavatory. Wikipedia link: outhouse, toilet (room) Tags: euphemistic, obsolete Categories (topical): Buildings, Rooms, Toilet (room) Synonyms: bathroom Related terms: necessary

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