privy


Definition: Meaning of, privy in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈprɪvi /

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  1. be privy to something sharing in the knowledge of facts that are secret
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  2. old use secret and private
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privy privies
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  1. a toilet, especially one outside a house in a small separate building
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privy used in phrases

  • Lord Privy Seal (noun)
    1. the senior cabinet minister in the British Cabinet who has no official duties
  • Lord Privy Seal, the
    1. an important member of the British CABINET who is not responsible for a particular government department
  • Privy Council (noun)
    1. the Privy Council a group of important people in Britain who advise the king or queen on political affairs
  • Privy Seal, the
  • privy purse (noun)
    1. the privy purse money given by the British government to the king or queen for their personal use
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