Washhand
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
- 1 Used primarily for washing one's hands. not-comparable
""Do, papa, come into my new bed-room!" she exclaimed, "it is such a delightful one; I like it much better than the cabin, it is so large, and has such a curious window, but it has no tables or chairs, or washhand stand; and when I awoke this morning, I could not think where I was, and I called out, ' Nurse, nurse, where am I, and why is the ship not moving, and how curious the cabin has grown, and where is my washhand stand?'"
Example
More examples""Do, papa, come into my new bed-room!" she exclaimed, "it is such a delightful one; I like it much better than the cabin, it is so large, and has such a curious window, but it has no tables or chairs, or washhand stand; and when I awoke this morning, I could not think where I was, and I called out, ' Nurse, nurse, where am I, and why is the ship not moving, and how curious the cabin has grown, and where is my washhand stand?'"
Etymology
From wash + hand.
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