scandhus

Old English

Alternative forms

  • sċeandhūs, sċeondhūs, sċondhūs

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

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

Noun

sċandhūs n (nominative plural sċandhūs)

  1. house of ill-repute
  2. brothel

Declension

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