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pied-à-terre
/piˌeɪ.dəˈtɛɹ/
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What does pied-à-terre mean?
noun
- A smaller temporary or secondary lodging; a second home, especially one in the city.
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/piˌeɪ.dəˈtɛɹ/
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There are a few cases of extra provisions and oil in the hut, but no sleeping gear, or accommodation, nor stoves, and it must not be looked upon as anything else than a shelter and a most useful pied-à-terre for the start of any Southern journey.