Devices that control the flow of liquid from a pipe or container, typically found in kitchens and bathrooms. They consist of a valve mechanism operated by handles or levers.
From Old French fausset meaning 'bung, spigot,' derived from fausser 'to damage or break.' The word entered English in the 15th century, originally referring to a peg or spigot used to control liquid flow from barrels.
The modern single-handle mixing faucet was invented in 1937 by Alfred Moen after he was scalded by water from a two-handle faucet. However, it took him 20 years to find a manufacturer willing to produce his design, revolutionizing bathroom and kitchen fixtures worldwide.
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