Was the term 'water closet' from John Harington, who invented the toilet long ago? Water closet seems to mean either the toilet or a room with the toilet. Then the water closet which John Harington invented was a toilet bowl, its seat and water tank in the beginning, right? Was the closet 'the bowl' or the bowl and its accessaries such as the seat and the water tank?

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Yes, the term "water closet" is indeed associated with John Harington, who is often credited with inventing the first modern flush toilet. However, it is important to note that variations of the flush toilet existed before Harington's innovation.

The term "water closet" originally referred to a small room or enclosure that housed the toilet apparatus, which included the toilet bowl, the seat, and the water tank. The term "closet" here signifies a private space or a small chamber.

In the case of John Harington's invention, the "water closet" encompassed all the components you mentioned - the toilet bowl, seat, and water tank. These elements together formed a self-contained and functioning toilet unit.

To clarify, the "closet" referred to the entire toilet fixture, which included the bowl and its associated components such as the seat and the water tank. It's worth noting that over time, the term "water closet" has expanded to encompass the toilet on its own, without the room or enclosure.