privy
//ˈprɪvi//
Adjective
privyCanonical form
1
Sharing in the knowledge of something secret or private.
Only a few senior executives were privy to the merger plans.
2
Hidden or secret; not publicly known.
The documents were kept privy from the public for many years.
Noun
privySingular
priviesPlural
1
A toilet, especially an outdoor one in a small shed.
The old farmhouse still has a privy in the backyard.
2
A person having a legal interest in an action or matter.
All privies to the contract must be notified of any amendments.