wash-ball

English

/ˈwɒʃˌbɔːl/, /ˈwɔʃˌbɔl/

noun
Definitions
  • (archaic) A ball or cake of substance used for bathing or personal cleansing, or to produce a lather for shaving; a ball of soap.

Etymology

Compound from English wash + English ball (testicle, round object).

Origin

English

ball

Gloss

testicle, round object

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