oast

noun

variants or oasthouse
: a usually conical kiln used for drying hops, malt, or tobacco

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The estate was originally owned by Guinness for farming hops, and America and Nick live in the original oast house. Lauren Burvill, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 May 2022

Word History

Etymology

Middle English ost, from Old English āst; akin to Middle Dutch eest kiln, Latin aestus heat, aestas summer — more at edify

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of oast was before the 12th century

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“Oast.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oast. Accessed 9 Nov. 2024.

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