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commode
What does commode mean?
A standard Southern word for the toilet.
"The commode's running again—jiggle the handle."
Origin
From French "commode"; the "toilet" sense (via the enclosed chamber-pot furniture) is standard in Southern usage.
Frequently asked questions
What does "commode" mean?
In Southern usage, a commode is simply the toilet.
How do you use "commode"?
Use it as a plain noun for the toilet, as in "The commode's running again—jiggle the handle."
Where does "commode" come from?
It's from French "commode"; the "toilet" sense, via the enclosed chamber-pot furniture, is standard in Southern usage.
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