shed

The word generally signifies the Woolshed (q.v.). A large, substantial, and oftenexpensive building.

1896. H. Lawson, `When the World was Wide,' p. 143:

«There's 20 hungry beggars wild for any job this year,

An' 50 might be at the shed while I am lyin' here.»

1896. `Melbourne Argus,' April 30, p. 2, col. 5:

«There is a substantial and comfortable homestead, and ampleshed accommodation.»

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