billypot

Definition

A cooking pot.

Etymology

Scottish, from 19th century. The Australian usage is sometimes claimed to be related to billabong.

Example Sentences

• "c. 1882-1898, Francis James Child, Child's Collected Ballads, 12: Lord Randall, “What did she boil it in, Willie doo, Willie doo?” “She boild it in the billy-pot; die shall I now!”"