I. ˈwer-ˌhau̇s noun
Date: 14th century
: a structure or room for the storage of merchandise or commodities
II. -ˌhau̇z, -ˌhau̇s transitive verb
Date: 1766
1. : to deposit, store, or stock in or as if in a warehouse
2. : to confine or house (a person) in conditions suggestive of a warehouse