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toll·house

 (tōl′hous′)
n.
1. A house adjoining a tollgate and occupied by a toll collector.
2. See tollbooth1.
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tollhouse

(ˈtəʊlˌhaʊs; ˈtɒl-)
n
a small house at a tollgate occupied by a toll collector
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toll•house

(ˈtoʊlˌhaʊs)

n., pl. -hous•es (-ˌhaʊ zɪz)
a house or booth at a tollgate, occupied by a toll collector.
[1400–50]
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.tollhouse - a booth at a tollgate where the toll collector collects tollstollhouse - a booth at a tollgate where the toll collector collects tolls
kiosk, stall, booth, cubicle - small area set off by walls for special use
toll plaza - an area where tollbooths are located
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