Timeline for Is there a word that could either mean to take a bath or take a shower?
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| Aug 22, 2017 at 1:56 | comment | added | The Photon | As an American I don't think wash up is completely outdated. It could mean either washing the body or washing the dishes. If it's necessary to differentiate, you could say either "wash myself up" or "wash the dishes". But washing yourself up might not mean taking a shower or bath. It could also mean just washing the face and hands. | |
| Aug 21, 2017 at 16:25 | comment | added | Kiloran_speaking | 'Wash up' in British English is what you do when you wash the dishes. It's not (AFAIK!) ever used for washing yourself. | |
| Aug 21, 2017 at 15:54 | comment | added | Peter Shor | Both American books, and the newest is nearly 50 years old. I'd like to see some evidence that it's still used today. And that it means bathing or showering, rather than just washing your hands and face. | |
| Aug 21, 2017 at 15:53 | history | edited | Chaim | CC BY-SA 3.0 |
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| Aug 21, 2017 at 15:44 | history | answered | Chaim | CC BY-SA 3.0 |