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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Alternative form of jawhole; a jawbox, or tenement sink. Scotland, alt-of, alternative, dated

Synonyms

All synonyms

jawbox

Etymology

From jaw + hole; see jaw (“pour, throw out, splash”).

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