necessary stool en · NOUN
Etymology
Likely formed under influence from necessarium (“monastic latrine, outhouse, or lavatory”) and necessary (“outhouse; lavatory”).
Meanings
- (euphemistic, obsolete) A stool or seat used for the "necessary" business of urination and defecation: a chamber pot or toilet.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| necessary stools | Number=Plur | lexicographic |