privy

priv·y  (prv)

adj.

1. Made a participant in knowledge of something private or secret: was privy to classified information.

2. Belonging or proper to a person, such as the British sovereign, in a private rather than official capacity.

3. Secret; concealed.

n. pl. priv·ies

1.

a. An outdoor toilet; an outhouse.

b. A toilet.

2. Law One of the parties having an interest in the same matter.

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[Middle English prive, from Old French, from Latin prvtus, private, from prvus, single, alone; see per¹ in Indo-European roots.]

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privy

Adjective

[privier, priviest]

1. privy to sharing in the knowledge of something secret

2. Archaic secret

Noun

pl privies

Obsolete a toilet, esp. an outside one [Old French privé something private]

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	privy - a room or building equipped with one or more toilets john, lav, lavatory, toilet, bathroom, can head - (nautical) a toilet on board a boat or ship public convenience, public lavatory, public toilet, restroom, toilet facility, wash room, comfort station, convenience - a toilet that is available to the public room - an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling; "the rooms were very small but they had a nice view" commode, crapper, potty, pot, throne, toilet, stool, can - a plumbing fixture for defecation and urination washroom - a lavatory (particularly a lavatory in a public place) loo, W.C., water closet, closet - a toilet in Britain
	2.	privy - a small outbuilding with a bench having holes through which a user can defecate earth-closet, jakes, outhouse outbuilding - a building that is subordinate to and separate from a main building
Adj.	1.	privy - hidden from general view or use; "a privy place to rest and think"; "a secluded romantic spot"; "a secret garden" secluded, secret private - confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy; "a private place"; "private discussions"; "private lessons"; "a private club"; "a private secretary"; "private property"; "the former President is now a private citizen"; "public figures struggle to maintain a private life"
	2.	privy - (followed by `to') informed about something secret or not generally known; "privy to the details of the conspiracy" informed - having much knowledge or education; "an informed public"; "informed opinion"; "the informed customer"

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privy

noun 1. (Obsolete) lavatory, closet, bog (slang) latrine, outside toilet, earth closet, pissoir (French) bogger Austral. (slang) brasco Austral. (slang)

adjective 2. (with to) informed of, aware of, in on, wise to (slang) hip to (slang) in the loop, apprised of, cognizant of, in the know about (informal)

Translations

privy [ˈprɪvɪ] adj to be privy to → estar enterado de

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privy [ˈprɪvɪ] adj to be privy to → être au courant de

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privy [ˈprɪvɪ] adj to be privy to → eingeweiht sein in +acc

Privy Council

Privy Council ist eine Gruppe von königlichen Beratern, die ihren Ursprung im normannischen England hat. Heute hat dieser Rat eine rein formale Funktion. Kabinettsmitglieder und andere bedeutende politische, kirchliche oder juristische Persönlichkeiten sind automatisch Mitglieder.

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privy [ˈprɪvɪ] adj to be privy to → essere al corrente di