but and ben
A charming Scottish term describing a traditional two-roomed cottage, emphasizing the distinct roles of the inner and outer rooms.
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Definition
B2Architecture
(regional)A traditional Scottish two-roomed cottage with the outer room serving as the kitchen and living area, and the inner room as a private space or bedroom.
Example
- They stayed in a quaint but and ben during their visit to the Scottish Highlands.
C1Dialect
(idiomatic, regional)An expression meaning 'inside and out' or 'from top to bottom'.
Example
- She cleaned the house but and ben before the guests arrived.
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