well house

noun

: a covered structure (as a house or room) built around the top of a well

Word History

Etymology

Middle English welhous, from welle well + hous house

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of well house was in the 14th century

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“Well house.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/well%20house. Accessed 15 Dec. 2024.

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