Thread: Where is WC?
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Old 03-Jun-2003, 13:03
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Default Re: Where is WC?
When I first came to Spain (many centuries ago), I heard the word 'Batter' meaning toilet. I was very surprised and often wondered about it until I saw the word written - 'water' (the Spanish pronounce the W as B). Then it dawned on me - 'Water' from the English 'water closet'.
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