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pothouse [ˈpɒtˌhaʊs] n
(Historical Terms) Brit (formerly) a small tavern or pub ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
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Selling straw to the peasants in times of scarcity of provender was what he might do, even though he felt sorry for them; but the tavern and the pothouse must be put down, though they were a source of income. Harassed by this reflection, he made haste with his scanty pothouse supper, and having finished it called the landlord, and shutting himself into the stable with him, fell on his knees before him, saying, "From this spot I rise not, valiant knight, until your courtesy grants me the boon I seek, one that will redound to your praise and the benefit of the human race. Well, he'd make a point then of being dirty, greasy, pothouse in his manners and he wouldn't care |
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