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Meaning of closemouth | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

The vestibule of a house.

Scotland

Examples

“Davie turned at the landing and saw the three figures at the closemouth.”
“Mrs McLeish was on duty at the closemouth when Cathy came down the stairs that Saturday, en route to meet Jean.”
“When she came back she found the outer door of the closemouth open, and when she ascended the stair she found, standing at the door of her house, her neighbour, Mr. Adams.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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