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Henroost

Henroost \Hen"roost`\, n. A place where hens roost.

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henroost

n. A place used by hens for roosting.

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henroost

n. a roost for hens at night

Usage examples of "henroost".

As I write, the bilious countenance of a culprit is peeping through the iron grates of a window, who, may be, is atoning for having invaded a henroost or bagged an unsuspecting pig.

I have said, I did not scruple to rob henroosts, or to suck the teats of cows and goats in the byres.

Then rents fall due, neighbors become suspicious of invaded henroosts and potato patches, and one after another the families take their departure, only to reappear after a year or two.