privy

priv·y

P0570900 (prĭv′ē)adj.1. Made a participant in knowledge of something private or secret: was privy to classified information.2. Belonging or proper to a person, such as the British sovereign, in a private rather than official capacity.3. Secret; concealed.n. pl. priv·ies 1. a. An outdoor toilet; an outhouse.b. A toilet.2. Law One in privity with another.

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[Middle English prive, from Old French, from Latin prīvātus, private, from prīvus, single, alone; see per in Indo-European roots.]

privy

(ˈprɪvɪ) adj, privier or priviest1. (foll by: to) participating in the knowledge of something secret2. archaic secret, hidden, etc3. archaic of or relating to one person onlyn, pl privies4. a lavatory, esp an outside one5. (Law) law a person in privity with another. See privity¹[C13: from Old French privé something private, from Latin prīvātus private]

priv•y

(ˈprɪv i)

adj. priv•i•er, priv•i•est, adj. 1. participating in the knowledge of something private or secret (usu. fol. by to): Many people were privy to the plot. 2. private; assigned to private uses. 3. belonging or pertaining to some particular person, esp. a sovereign. 4. secret, concealed, hidden, or secluded. 5. acting or done in secret. n. 6. outhouse (def. 1). 7. Law. a person who participates directly in or has an interest in a legal transaction. [1175–1225; Middle English prive < Old French: private (adj.), close friend, private place (n.) < Latin prīvātus private]

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	privy - a room or building equipped with one or more toiletsjohn, lav, lavatory, toilet, bathroom, canhead - (nautical) a toilet on board a boat or shippublic convenience, public lavatory, public toilet, restroom, toilet facility, wash room, comfort station, convenience - a toilet that is available to the publicroom - an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling; "the rooms were very small but they had a nice view"commode, crapper, potty, pot, throne, toilet, stool, can - a plumbing fixture for defecation and urinationwashroom - a lavatory (particularly a lavatory in a public place)loo, W.C., water closet, closet - a toilet in Britain
	2.	privy - a small outbuilding with a bench having holes through which a user can defecateearth-closet, jakes, outhouseoutbuilding - a building that is subordinate to and separate from a main building
Adj.	1.	privy - hidden from general view or use; "a privy place to rest and think"; "a secluded romantic spot"; "a secret garden"secluded, secretprivate - confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy; "a private place"; "private discussions"; "private lessons"; "a private club"; "a private secretary"; "private property"; "the former President is now a private citizen"; "public figures struggle to maintain a private life"
	2.	privy - (followed by `to') informed about something secret or not generally known; "privy to the details of the conspiracy"informed - having much knowledge or education; "an informed public"; "informed opinion"; "the informed customer"

privy

noun1. (Obsolete) lavatory, closet, bog (slang), latrine, outside toilet, earth closet, pissoir (French) an outside privyadjective1. (with to) informed of, aware of, in on, wise to (slang), hip to (slang), switched-on to (informal), in the loop, apprised of, cognizant of, in the know about (informal), sussed of (Brit. slang) Only three people were privy to the facts.

privy

adjectiveBelonging or confined to a particular person or group as opposed to the public or the government:personal, private.

Translations

英国枢密院

privy

(ˈprivi) : privy council a group of statesmen appointed as advisers to a king or queen. 英國樞密院 英国枢密院