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Definition of Henroost
1. Noun. A roost for hens at night.
Definition of Henroost
1. n. A place where hens roost.
Definition of Henroost
1. Noun. A place used by hens for roosting. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Henroost
Literary usage of Henroost
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Christopher in His Sporting Jacket by John Wilson (1901)
"Some dark-visaged Douglas of a henroost-robbing Egyptian solder thee into a pan?
Oh! that our passion could dig down unto thee in the bowels of the ..."
2. The Spaniards & Their Country by Richard Ford (1852)
"Spanish Theatre; Old and Modern Drama; Arrangement of Playhou The henroost—The
Fandango ; National Dances—A Gipsy Ball—Italian Opera—National Songs and ..."
3. Literary Influences in Colonial Newspapers, 1704-1750 by Elizabeth Christine Cook (1912)
"Ichabod henroost complains of a gadding wife.20 Abigail ... Ichabod henroost,
complaining of his gadding wife, is probably a reflection of " See The New ..."
4. Russell's Magazine by Paul Hamilton Payne (1860)
"So it ha« ever been, ifo man ever robbed a henroost yet, but some one ' who knew
him well,' was ready to swear that robbing a ..."
5. Belgravia by Mary Elizabeth Braddon (1877)
"A certain fox, who had been amusing his leisure hours in a henroost, beguiled by
the pleasing nature of his occupation, delayed his departure too long ..."
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