deadhouse

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deadhouse

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noun deadhouses

Kenya, South Asia A place for the temporary reception and storage of dead human bodies; a mortuary. Our Lady's Hospice for the dying. Deadhouse handy underneath.
Australia, New Zealand, historical A room or building behind a bar (drinking establishment) where excessively drunk customers may be taken to sober up.

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@misc{deadhouse_2026,
  title = {deadhouse},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/deadhouse},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}