English

Etymology
See private

Pronunciation
Pronunciation guide|IPA: /�prɪv.i/
Pronunciation guide|SAMPA: /"prIvi/

Noun
en-noun|pl=privies

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

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

Adjective
en-adj

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

#:The king retreated to his privy chamber.

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

#:He was privy to the discussions.

Translations
Finnish: salainen, yksityinen
German: eingeweiht
Polish: prywantny m

Derived terms
private

io:privy
te:privy
vi:privy
zh:privy

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