Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun A house with a peaked roof the eaves of which come down to the ground.
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It is possible that the tradition regarding the "ground-house" Indians who once lived in that section and dwelt in circular earth lodges, partly underground, applies to this tribe.
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 9: Laprade-Mass Liturgy 1840-1916 1913
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