n. A house or hospital for persons who are infected with any pestilential disease. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ A corruption of pentice. ] A shed or roof sloping from the main wall or building, as over a door or window; a lean-to. Also figuratively. “The penthouse of his eyes.” Sir W. Scott. [ 1913 Webster ]
[ 1913 Webster ]
a. Leaning; overhanging. “Penthouse lid.” Shak. “My penthouse eyebrows.” Dryden. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ A corruption of pentice. ] A shed or roof sloping from the main wall or building, as over a door or window; a lean-to. Also figuratively. “The penthouse of his eyes.” Sir W. Scott. [ 1913 Webster ]
[ 1913 Webster ]
a. Leaning; overhanging. “Penthouse lid.” Shak. “My penthouse eyebrows.” Dryden. [ 1913 Webster ]