(UK) The official residence of the Governor of a British dependency. / (Commonwealth of Nations) The official residence of a Governor-General.

(simile) Very fat; plump; overweight.

(historical) A place where wood is reduced to powder for use in dyeing.

plural of rasp-house

A building fitted for proving the barrels of firearms.

plural of proof house

A theater that does not produce its own repertoire but instead plays host to touring theatrical companies. / A depot where letters and parcels are left for transmission.

plural of receiving house

(slang, derogatory) booby-hatch; lunatic asylum

plural of booby house