privy adj

1 hidden from general view or use; "a privy place to rest and think"; "a secluded romantic spot"; "a secret garden" [syn: secluded, secret]

2 (followed by `to') informed about something secret or not generally known; "privy to the details of the conspiracy" [syn: privy(p)]

1 a room equipped with toilet facilities [syn: toilet, lavatory, lav, can, john, bathroom]

2 a small outbuilding with a bench having holes through which a user can defecate [syn: outhouse, earth-closet, jakes] [also: priviest, privier]

English

Etymology

See private

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈprɪv.i/
• SAMPA: /"prIvi/

Noun

1. an outdoor toilet; latrine; earth closet; john; johnny house.
2. a toilet

Translations

• Finnish: WC, vessa (informal),
• German: Abort
• Polish: wychodek

Adjective

1. (old use except in law) private; secret; exclusive

   The king retreated to his privy chamber.

2. with knowledge of; party to; let in on

   He was privy to the discussions.

Translations

• Finnish: salainen, yksityinen
• German: 1. geheim, 2. eingeweiht
• Polish: prywantny

Derived terms

• private

Privy may refer to:

• Privy council
• Privy purse
• outhouse
• Privity

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