What does PRIVY mean?

Here is the requested information for the word "privy": Parts of Speech

Noun, Adjective

Definitions

1. secret or private
2. a toilet located in a small shed or outhouse

Pronunciations

• US: /ˈprɪvi/
• UK: /ˈprɪvi/

Origin and Usage

The word "privy" comes from the Old French word "privé," meaning "private." It has been used in English since the 14th century to describe something that is secret or private. The word is also used to describe a small outdoor toilet, which was once a common feature in rural areas.

Synonyms

• confidential
• private
• secret
• outhouse
• latrine

Related Words

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Example Sentences

1. He was privy to the companys financial information.
2. The privy was located at the back of the garden.