beddenpan

Definitions of beddenpan
  1. noun
    a shallow vessel used by a bedridden patient for defecation and urination
    synonyms: beddepan, ondersteek, ondersteekbekken, steek
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    type of:
    vaatje, vat
    an object used as a container (especially for liquids)
  2. noun
    a long-handled covered pan holding live coals to warm a bed
    synonyms: beddepan
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    type of:
    WC, closetpot, oerbank, pan, toiletpot, w.c.
    shallow container made of metal
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