necessary vault en · NOUN
Etymology
Likely formed under influence from necessarium (“monastic latrine, outhouse, or lavatory”) and necessary (“outhouse; lavatory”).
Meanings
- (euphemistic, obsolete) An outhouse: an outbuilding used for the "necessary" business of urination and defecation.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| necessary vaults | Number=Plur | lexicographic |