OT: Whither "toby"?

Tim+ · 2016-11-12T15:23:15+00:00

Does anyone know why (in Scotland at least) a water cock (or its cover) in the street is known as a "toby"? Do different regions have different names for it (besides stopcock)? Just curious. Tim

Nov 12, 2016 20 Replies

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The Natural Philosopher 10 years ago

Ah, UK's own version of 'tsotsi taal'...

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