house number
originally US
noun
One of a series of numbers allotted to houses in a street to enable visitors to identify them, facilitate the delivery of mail, etc.; (also) a representation of this in numerals, especially when affixed to a wall, door, gatepost, or the like.
Origin
Mid 19th century.
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