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Webster 1913 Edition


Penthouse

Pent′houseˊ

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Noun.
[A corruption of
pentice
.]
A shed or roof sloping from the main wall or building, as over a door or window; a lean-to. Also figuratively.
“The penthouse of his eyes.”
Sir W. Scott.

Pent′houseˊ

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Adj.
Leaning; overhanging.
“Penthouse lid.”
Shak.
“My penthouse eyebrows.”
Dryden.

Webster 1828 Edition


Penthouse

PENT'HOUSE

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Noun.
A shed standing aslope from the main wall or building.