earth-closet vs privy

earth-closet and privy both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
earth-closet	Yes	No	No	No
privy	Yes	Yes	No	No

As nouns, earth-closet and privy are synonyms defined as:

earth-closet and privy: a small outbuilding with a bench having holes through which a user can defecate

Other synonyms of earth-closet include jakes, outhouse.

earth-closet (noun)	privy (noun)
a small outbuilding with a bench having holes through which a user can defecate	a small outbuilding with a bench having holes through which a user can defecate
	a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

earth-closet (adjective)	privy (adjective)
	(followed by `to') informed about something secret or not generally known
	hidden from general view or use