reredorter en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈɹɪəˌdɔːtə/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /ˈɹɪɹˌdɔɹtɚ/ (General-American)
Etymology
From Middle English reredortor, rere dortour, equivalent to rere (“rear; to the rear of”) + dorter (“dormitory”).
Meanings
- A latrine situated at the rear of a medieval monastery or convent.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| reredorters | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| rere-dorter | alternative | lexicographic |