privy vs earth-closet

privy and earth-closet both are nouns.

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

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

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

Other synonyms of privy include jakes, outhouse.

privy (noun)	earth-closet (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

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