Cot

Cot

Baby crib.

Example Sentences

"That's a proper Cot, that is."
"I've never seen such a Cot in all my life."

Etymology & History

British baby bed. British infant furniture. Americans 'crib'. Travel cot British portable. Cot death British SIDS. Reflects British-American baby vocabulary.

Word Details

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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal
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