• Jordan

    Alternative forms

    Origin

    Probably from the river Jordan, and shortened from Jordan bottle ("a bottle of water from the Jordan, brought back by pilgrims").

    Full definition of jordan

    Noun

    jordan

    (plural jordans)
    1. (obsolete) A pot or vessel with a large neck, formerly used by physicians and alchemists.
    2. (obsolete) A chamber pot.
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