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STINK POT

\stˈɪŋk pˈɒt], \stˈɪŋk pˈɒt], \s_t_ˈɪ_ŋ_k p_ˈɒ_t]\

Definitions of STINK POT

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language

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An earthen jar, charged with powder, grenades and other materials with an offensive and suffocating smell.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

Among the Chinese, &c., a jar filled with combustible substances emitting an offensive and suffocating smell, used in attacking and boarding vessels at sea.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

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