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Definition of a toc

toc

noun

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  • Derived from the phrase "Dim as a Toc H lamp." ("Dim" meaning unintelligent - see dim.)

    Toc H is a Christian Service club created in 1915 during the First World War. Each Branch or unit of Toc H may be issued with a lamp which can be used for the traditional "ceremony of light" at meetings. The small wick gives off a dim light. (Source: Wikipedia).

    Last edited on Oct 07 2009. Submitted by D. Fisher from London, Greater London, UK on Jan 07 1997.

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