penthouse

penthouse
noun Etymology: alteration of Middle English pentis, from Anglo-French apentiz, from apent, past participle of apendre, appendre to attach, hang against — more at append Date: circa 1525 1. a. a shed or roof attached to and sloping from a wall or building b. a smaller structure joined to a building ; annex 2. a structure or dwelling built on the roof of a building

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