[138] Since the ‘Ajax’ went into disrepute (see footnote 118) the Jake became the common word for the recently invented flush-toilet.

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      Since then the Jake has changed many names: Water-Closet, Latrine, Lavatory, Loo, Potty, Privvi, John, Pothole, Crapper -- to name but a few.

 

      One wonders how the repulsion felt by humans towards their excrement made them look up names that would also keep the stench away.