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slop basin

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slop basin

–noun British.
a basin or bowl into which the dregs, leaves, and grounds of teacups and coffee cups are emptied at the table.
Also called slop bowl.


Origin:
1725–35
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slop basin

noun
a bowl into which the dregs of teacups and coffee cups are emptied at the table 
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