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jorden
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jorden, n. [Prob. fr. the river Jordan, and shortened fr. Jordan bottle a bottle of water from the Jordan, brought back by pilgrims.].
- A pot or vessel with a large neck, formerly used by physicians and alchemists. Halliwell. [1913 Webster]
- A chamber pot. Chaucer.
Shak. [1913 Webster]
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