courtehouse Meaning, Definition & Usage

Courte"house` noun

Definitions

1. A house in which established courts are held, or a house appropriated to courts and public meetings. U.S.
2. A county town; -- so called in Virginia and some others of the Southern States.

   Providence, the county town of Fairfax, is unknown by that name, and passes as Fairfax Court House. Barlett.