COMMODE
\kəmˈə͡ʊd], \kəmˈəʊd], \k_ə_m_ˈəʊ_d]\
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A piece of furniture, so named according to temporary fashion
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A chest of drawers or a bureau.
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A night stand with a compartment for holding a chamber vessel.
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A movable sink or stand for a wash bowl, with closet.
By Oddity Software
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A small sideboard: a head-dress formerly worn by ladies.
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Accommodating: obliging. "Am I not very commode to you."-Cibber.
By Daniel Lyons
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