What Does Privies Mean?

An outhouse is a small structure, separate from a main building, which covers a toilet. This is typically either a pit latrine or a bucket toilet, but other forms of dry toilets may be encountered. The term may also be used to denote the toilet itself, not just the structure.

What's the meaning of privies?

plural privies. Definition of privy (Entry 2 of 2) 1a : a room or small building having a bench with holes through which the user may defecate or urinate. b : toilet sense 1a. 2 : a person having a legal interest of privity.

What does use the privy mean?

If you're privy to something, you've been let in on a secret or know about something that most people don't. ... But watch out: If you use privy as a noun, it can mean “outhouse” or “toilet,” which actually might be a good place to hide your diary if you don't want anyone else to be privy to its contents.