"Cousin John" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: From John (“outhouse; lavatory; chamber pot; toilet”). Possibly derived from a "euphemistic phrase of excuse" (e.g., "visiting my cousin John" or "going to cousin John's house"), similar to modern use of "powdering one's nose", but this is unattested. Head templates: {{en-noun|-|head=Cousin John}} Cousin John (uncountable)
  1. (US, slang, obsolete) A place or device for urination and defecation: an outhouse or chamber pot. Tags: US, obsolete, slang, uncountable Categories (topical): Buildings, Rooms, Toilet (room) Synonyms: john [US], jakes [Irish], outhouse and Thesaurus:chamber pot, cuz john, cuzjohn, Cuz-John
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