1. Sitting room 2. House.
‘Ouse
OWS
aŹs
Noun
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
ā
Language
none
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Formality
neutral
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