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Your Southern Grandma: Why is a toilet called a commode?

by B.T. ClarkSeptember 3, 2023September 3, 2023

The word “commode” isn’t just a relic from Your Southern Grandma’s vocabulary; it’s a snapshot of how language and culture can evolve over time while still tipping a hat to tradition. Many might wonder how a term that once described an elegant piece of furniture has now become synonymous with the household toilet. Going back […]

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