earth closet

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noun

a type of lavatory in which earth is used to cover excreta

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How to use earth closet in a sentence

An earth closet, as it is called, if carefully looked after, is never offensive.
The Library of Work and Play: Housekeeping|Elizabeth Hale Gilman
The "dry earth closet" of the philanthropic clergyman was found to work well, and was acceptable to his parishioners.
Scientific American Supplement, No. 821, Sep. 26, 1891|Various
Mr Moules earth closet consists of a box with a receptacle below for the excreta.
Cooley's Practical Receipts, Volume II|Arnold Cooley
The earth closet is more particularly adapted for small villages and isolated mansions.
Cooley's Practical Receipts, Volume II|Arnold Cooley

Let whoever can do better; but meantime let us welcome and diffuse the Earth Closet.
What I know of farming:|Horace Greeley