Early 18th century; earliest use found in Guide for Malt-worms. From gin + house<br>late 18th century; earliest use found in Votes House of Assembly Bahama Islands. From either gin or gin + house.
Definition of gin house in US English:
gin house
nounˈdʒɪn haʊs
British historical
A tavern or public house selling chiefly gin.
nounˈdʒɪn haʊs
historical
A building where cotton is ginned.
Origin
Early 18th century; earliest use found in Guide for Malt-worms. From gin + house<br>late 18th century; earliest use found in Votes House of Assembly Bahama Islands. From either gin or gin + house.