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Outhouses

Scope note

Use for detached structures in domestic contexts containing one or more seats and a pit serving as toilets; distinguished from "latrines" which are similar structures in public contexts. For rooms that are within buildings and have such simple facilities, use "privies."

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000137896

Broader Terms used

outbuildings

Equivalent Terms used

outhouse

Created

13yrs ago

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