sesspool

sesspool
Cesspool Cess"pool` (-p[=oo]l`), n. [See {Sesspol}.] A cistern in the course, or the termination, of a drain, to collect sedimentary or superfluous matter; a privy vault; any receptacle of filth. [Written also {sesspool}.] [1913 Webster]

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  • Sesspool — Sess pool , n. [Prov. E. suss hogwash, soss a dirty mess, a puddle + E. pool a puddle; cf. Gael. ses a coarse mess.] Same as {Cesspool}. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • sesspool — same as cesspool (see ↑cesspit) …   Useful english dictionary

  • Cesspool — Cess pool ( p[=oo]l ), n. [See {Sesspol}.] A cistern in the course, or the termination, of a drain, to collect sedimentary or superfluous matter; a privy vault; any receptacle of filth. [Written also {sesspool}.] [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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