Definitions

1. adjective

confidential or secret; private

“The privy information was not supposed to be shared with anyone.”

2. noun

a small building or structure containing a toilet or latrine

“The privy was hidden behind a thick wall of foliage.”

3. noun

a person or group of people with knowledge or control of a secret or confidential matter

“The privy council advised the king on matters of state.”

4. verb

to inform or make someone aware of something, typically in a confidential or secret manner

“She privy him to the plans for the surprise party.”