"wring-house" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From wring (“press”) + house. Etymology templates: {{af|en|wring|house|t1=press}} wring (“press”) + house Head templates: {{head|en|noun}} wring-house
  1. The room or building where a cider press is stored. Categories (topical): Buildings and structures

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