bench-hole

English

Noun

bench-hole (plural bench-holes)

(archaic) Synonym of lavatory
- 1623, William Shakespeare, Antony and Cleopatra:
  SCARUS: We'll beat 'em into bench-holes: I have yet Room for six scotches more.

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