backhouse
[
bak
-hous]
/ˈbækˌhaʊs/
noun
,
plural
backhouses
[
bak
-hou-ziz]
/ˈbækˌhaʊ zɪz/
(
Show IPA
)
1.
a building behind the main building, often serving a subsidiary purpose.
2.
a privy; outhouse.
Origin
1550-60;
back
1
+
house
British Dictionary definitions for
backhouse
backhouse
/
ˈbækˌhaʊs
/
noun
1.
(
Canadian
)
another word for
outhouse
Slang definitions & phrases for
backhouse
backhouse
noun
An outdoor toilet house without plumbing; outhouse;
fireless cooker
,
privy
(mid-1800s+)