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Revision as of 23:07, 31 May 2005 by Joy (talk | contribs) (stub sort)(diff) ← Previous revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)In English, commode is a polite term for a toilet, and derives from French.
It really means "A piece of furniture with a concealed chamber pot". While the English word comes from French roots meaning "convenient, suitable.", a commode in contemporary French usage designates a piece of furniture that is not used as a toilet.
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