GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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    Commode , n. [F. commode, fr. commode convenient, L. commodus; com- + modus measure, mode. See Mode.]
    1. A kind of headdress formerly worn by ladies, raising the hair and fore part of the cap to a great height.
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      Or under high commodes, with looks erect.
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    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.
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    Lavatory, n.; pl. Lavatories . [L. lavatorium: cf. lavatoire. See Lave to wash, and cf. Laver.]
    1. A place for washing.
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    2. A basin or other vessel for washing in.
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    3. A wash or lotion for a diseased part.
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    4. A place where gold is obtained by washing.
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    5. A room containing one or more sinks for washing, as well as one or more toilet fixtures; also called bathroom, toilet, and sometimes commode. Commode and toilet may refer to a room with only a toilet fixture, but without a sink.
      Syn. -- toilet, lavatory, can, facility, john, privy, bathroom.
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