But and ben
A but and ben (Scots for "out and in") is a two-roomed cottage. The outer room, used as an antechamber or kitchen, is the "but", while the inner room, used as a bedroom, is the "ben".
A but and ben (Scots for "out and in") is a two-roomed cottage. The outer room, used as an antechamber or kitchen, is the "but", while the inner room, used as a bedroom, is the "ben".
A but and ben (Scots for "out and in") is a two-roomed cottage. The outer room, used as an antechamber or kitchen, is the "but", while the inner room, used as a bedroom, is the "ben".
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