scandhus

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Old English

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From sċand (shame; scandal; disgrace) +‎ hūs.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈʃɑndˌxuːs/, [ˈʃɑndˌhuːs]

Noun

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sċandhūs n (nominative plural sċandhūs)

  1. house of ill-repute
  2. brothel

Declension

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