Hypertext Webster Gateway: "penthouse"
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)
Lean-to \Lean"-to`\, a. (Arch.)
Having only one slope or pitch; -- said of a roof. -- n. A
shed or slight building placed against the wall of a larger
structure and having a single-pitched roof; -- called also
{penthouse}, and {to-fall}.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)
Penthouse \Pent"house`\, 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.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)
Penthouse \Pent"house`\, a.
Leaning; overhanging. ``Penthouse lid.'' --Shak. ``My
penthouse eyebrows.'' --Dryden.
From WordNet (r) 1.7 (wn)
penthouse
n : an apartment located on the top floors of a building
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