(UK, dated) A shameful secret.

plural of skeleton in the house

present participle of house-sit

(Canada) A detached secondary suite typically built into a pre-existing lot, usually in the backyard and opening onto the back lane.

(archaic, historical) A house of prostitution; whorehouse

A building fitted for proving the barrels of firearms.

(slang, derogatory) booby-hatch; lunatic asylum

(now chiefly historical) A tavern, music-hall, or other public house which is open during the night.

A building used for evaporation in salt manufacture.

A census-designated place in San Joaquin County, California, United States.