‘Ouse

‘Ouse

OWS aʊs
Noun

1. Sitting room 2. House.

Example Sentences

"Come into t''ouse."
"Sitting in t''ouse."

Etymology & History

Yorkshire pronunciation of house with H-dropping. Can mean the house itself or specifically the sitting room (best room). From Old English hus.

Word Details

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Region
Yorkshire
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Era
Medieval
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Language
none
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Formality
neutral
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