close-stool

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See also: closestool and close stool

English

A close-stool, circa 1650
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Etymology

From Middle English close stol, equivalent to close (enclosed, adjective) +‎ stool.

Noun

close-stool (plural close-stools)

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