backhouse

[ bak-hous ]

/ ˈbækˌhaʊs /

a building behind the main building, often serving a subsidiary purpose.

a privy; outhouse.

Origin of backhouse

First recorded in 1550–60; back¹ + house

In the ensuing year he "agreed with Mrs. Backhouse, of London, for her deceased husband's books," p. 313.

Bibliomania; or Book-Madness |Thomas Frognall Dibdin
“Never mind about the currants, little master,” said Mrs. Backhouse, laughing at him.

Milly and Olly |Mrs. Humphry Ward
Backhouse observed one especially, whose features had a Jewish cast, and reminded him of the popular pictures of Abraham!

The History of Tasmania , Volume II (of 2) |John West
Buckley being out of court, and Backhouse being a mere copy of Mr. Threlkeld, what has Mr. Threlkeld to say?

Magic and Religion |Andrew Lang

Backhouse limped out, shutting the door, and they were alone.

Young Blood |E. W. Hornung

backhouse

/ (ˈbækˌhaʊs) /

Canadian another word for outhouse