hidey–hole

noun hid·ey–hole \ˈhī-dē-ˌhōl\

Definition of HIDEY-HOLE

hid·ey–hole or hidy–hole \ˈhī-dē-ˌhōl\

alteration of earlier hiding-hole

First Known Use: 1817

Synonyms: concealment, covert, den, hermitage, hideaway, hidey-hole (or hidy-hole), lair, nest

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