CLOSESTOOL

Etymology

Noun

closestool (plural closestools)

Alternative form of close-stool

Source: Wiktionary


Close"-stool`, n.

Definition: A utensil to hold a chamber vessel, for the use of the sick and infirm. It is usually in the form of a box, with a seat and tight cover.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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