billypot
billypot · billypots
A cooking potA cooking pot.
Значення
значень: 2(Шотландія)A cooking pot.
c. 1882-1898, Francis James Child, Child's Collected Ballads, 12: Lord Randall, “What did she boil it in, Willie doo, Willie doo?” “She boild it in the billy-pot; die shall I now!”
(Австралія)A billycan used to boil tea.
Походження
Scottish, from 19th century. The Australian usage is sometimes claimed to be related to biScottish, from 19th century. The Australian usage is sometimes claimed to be related to billabong.
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