Lot's wife en · NOUN
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Etymology
In the Bible, the Book of Genesis describes how Lot's wife became a pillar of salt after she looked back at Sodom.
Meanings
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(humorous, slang) A salt shaker.
Later, when Kristin beckons for the salt shaker by growling for “Lot's wife,” the author credits himself for initiating her into legitimate sailing society: […]
2001, Nancy Pagh, At Home Afloat: Women on the Waters of the Pacific Northwest, page 59:Someone asked, “Pass Lot's wife, Toppy, will you?” Toppy slid the salt shaker down the table […]
1948, Howard Pease, Bound for Singapore, page 46: