- closestool
- \\ˈklōz, ˈklōs+ˌ-\ noun
Etymology: Middle English close stol, from closen to close + stol stool: a stool or chair holding a chamber pot — compare commode
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
closestool
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closestool — noun Date: 15th century a stool holding a chamber pot … New Collegiate Dictionary
closestool — close·stool … English syllables
com|mode — «kuh MOHD», noun. 1. a piece of furniture with drawers for clothing or other items; chest of drawers. SYNONYM(S): bureau, dresser, chiffonier. 2. a stand in a bedroom to hold a chamber pot, and usually a washbasin, pitcher of water, and soap dish … Useful english dictionary
close chair — ˈklōz , ˈklōs noun Etymology: close (I) Britain : a closestool equipped with the back and arms of a chair … Useful english dictionary
night chair — noun : closestool … Useful english dictionary
nightstool — ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun : closestool … Useful english dictionary
