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Webster 1913 Edition
Commode
Com-mode′
,Noun.
1.
A kind of headdress formerly worn by ladies, raising the hair and fore part of the cap to a great height.
Or under high
commodes
, with looks erect. Granville.
2.
A piece of furniture, so named according to temporary fashion
; as: (a)
A chest of drawers or a bureau.
(b)
A night stand with a compartment for holding a chamber vessel.
(c)
A kind of close stool.
(d)
A movable sink or stand for a wash bowl, with closet.
Webster 1828 Edition
Commode
COMMODE
,Noun.