n. A hut or cabin in which cattle and herdsmen are housed for the night on the Swiss mountains.n. Hence A dwelling-house of the Swiss peasantry similarly constructed, that is, low, with very wide eaves, and with the roof weighted down with large stones to secure it against the mountain winds.n. A country residence built in the general style of a Swiss mountain cottage, but generally of ornamental character.n. A more or less ornamental structure placed at convenient points in cities, containing urinals, lavatory, etc., for public convenience; a modern street ‘necessary.’