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By the side of each bed, there was a metal box with a wooden lid for putting clothes and other items into... I don't know if it was a "slang" word as such, but weren't thay called settles?
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A settle is a wooden seat with storage underneath, like a wooden ottoman I suppose, so not a slang word.

Oftne found in hallways to sit ona and put on/take off your shoes.
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Tim_MaA_MidB wrote:By the side of each bed, there was a metal box with a wooden lid for putting clothes and other items into... I don't know if it was a "slang" word as such, but weren't thay called settles?
I am trying to get hold of one as I have never got out of the habit of dropping my clothes down by the side of my bed and my wife has now given up:

a) trying to re-train me and
b) picking up dirty underclothes off the floor.

I heard there were some in the scout hut ...... ??
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J.R. wrote:Funny you should mention that, Mary.

Not an expression used at CH, but
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...in Brazil, the slang for the somewhat brief bikinis that are worn is "filo dental" which translates to dental floss. :)
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And the beauty parlour hair removal waxing required to wear such a 'garment' is called a 'Brazilian' if you didn't know.
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It is so very educational, this forum.
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Everything off is called a Hollywood.
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I felt like having a Hollywood in the garden today - lovely hot sunshine.
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Tim_MaA_MidB wrote:
J.R. wrote:Funny you should mention that, Mary.

Not an expression used at CH, but
....

...in Brazil, the slang for the somewhat brief bikinis that are worn is "filo dental" which translates to dental floss. :)
Is that with the teeth in, or out ??

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DavebytheSea wrote:I felt like having a Hollywood in the garden today - lovely hot sunshine.
Not sure you have grasped(?) the gist ... !!!
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lol
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DavebytheSea wrote:I felt like having a Hollywood in the garden today - lovely hot sunshine.
Apparently David Beckham has one!!!

For men it is called a BSC.
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Ah! I see! A bare Votum cooler
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It was definitely a requirement when I spent a hot year at a small town near Nice, called Frejus in the late 60's.

It prevented prickly heat.

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To hijack this thread a little more.....

a BSC is pretty much the norm (apparently) in Brazil too. :wink:
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