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Hulukupu
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Trotter Box?

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Does anyone know the origin of the term "Trotter Box" for a cubby hole to place one's feet in a shortened bunk?
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Triton106
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Re: Trotter Box?

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I learned the term from Rachel. But you can google and find many references to the term, mostly on websites in the UK.
Ray D. Chang
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Hulukupu
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Re: Trotter Box?

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Yes, the term appears to be widely used. I just can't figure out where it comes from. The closest I get for "trotter" is 16th c. English to describe the foot of a quadraped or just a cooked pig's foot.
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