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afterhouse

noun
af·​ter·​house | \ ˈaf-tər-ˌhau̇s\

Definition of afterhouse

: the deckhouse nearest the stern of a ship

First Known Use of afterhouse

1860, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for afterhouse

after- + (deck)house

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