09-07-2020, 05:11 AM
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Re: Toe rag
The phrase "I must pop in to the loo" has a naval origin too. In the days of sail it was unwise to excrete into the wind so it became "Use the looward head" . In other words the toilet as mentioned in the opening , was to leeward, or down wind. Doesn't work so well now in the days of engine propulsion!
09-07-2020, 09:35 AM
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Re: Toe rag
Originally Posted by Ciderman
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The phrase "I must pop in to the loo" has a naval origin too. In the days of sail it was unwise to excrete into the wind so it became "Use the looward head" . In other words the toilet as mentioned in the opening , was to leeward, or down wind. Doesn't work so well now in the days of engine propulsion!
"Waterloo"
09-07-2020, 09:43 AM
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Re: Toe rag
https://www.lexico.com/explore/what-...f-the-word-loo
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