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THUNDERBOX
Etymology
Noun
thunderbox (plural thunderboxes)
(historical) A close-stool, a stool enclosing a chamber pot.
(UK, Australia, slang) An outhouse or latrine: a rudimentary outdoor toilet.
A box of metal balls used to create a thunder sound effect.
Synonyms
• (close-stool): commode; see also chamber pot
• (outhouse): See toilet and bathroom
Source: Wiktionary
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