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Webster 1913 Edition


Lavatory

Lav′a-to-ry

,
Adj.
Washing, or cleansing by washing.

Lav′a-to-ry

,
Noun.
;
pl.
Lavatories
(#)
.
[L.
lavatorium
: cf.
lavatoire
. See
Lave
to wash, and cf.
Laver
.]
1.
A place for washing.
2.
A basin or other vessel for washing in.
3.
A wash or lotion for a diseased part.
4.
A place where gold is obtained by washing.

Webster 1828 Edition


Lavatory

LAV'ATORY

,
Noun.
[See lave.]
1.
A place for washing.
2.
A wash or lotion for a diseased part.
3.
A place where gold is obtained by washing.