billypot
billypot · billypots
A cooking potA cooking pot.
Meaning
2 senses(Scotland)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!”
(Australia)A billycan used to boil tea.
Origin
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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