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Commode
Open directlyWebster's 1828 Dictionary · 1828
Part of speech: noun (n.)
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:
3. A cheat of drawers or a bureau. (b) A night stand with a compartment for holding a chamber vessel. (c) A kind of close stool.
4. A movable sink for a wash bowl, with closet.