Jordan
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈd͡ʒɔɹdən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Jordan is a noun meaning (obsolete) A chamber pot.
Meaning
(obsolete) A chamber pot.
More Meanings
- (obsolete) A vessel resembling a retort bulb or Florence flask with a truncated neck and flared mouth, used by medieval doctors and alchemists.
Example Sentences
2.Car. Why, you will allow vs ne're a Iourden, and then we leake in your Chimney: and your Chamber-lye breeds Fleas like a Loach.
Make a good lute... and þerwiþ daub þi Iordan al aboute... and putte al þi mater in þe Iordan and hange it ouer þe fier by þe necke þᵗ þe glas be almoost an hond brede fro þe coolis.
Word Forms
- jordans
- jordon
- jordain
- jorden
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