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Webster 1913 Edition


Close-stool

Close′-stoolˊ

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Noun.
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.

Webster 1828 Edition


Close-stool

CLOSE-STOOL

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Noun.
A chamber utensil for the convenience of the sick and infirm.

Definition 2024


close-stool

close-stool

See also: closestool and close stool

English

Alternative forms

Noun

close-stool (plural close-stools)

  1. (historical) A chamber pot enclosed in a stool or box; a commode.