earth closet

noun

1. a type of lavatory in which earth is used to cover excreta

Example Sentences

An earth closet, as it is called, if carefully looked after, is never offensive.

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The "dry earth closet" of the philanthropic clergyman was found to work well, and was acceptable to his parishioners.

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Mr Moules earth closet consists of a box with a receptacle below for the excreta.

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The earth closet is more particularly adapted for small villages and isolated mansions.

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Let whoever can do better; but meantime let us welcome and diffuse the Earth Closet.

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