This all seems admirably clear; and second the thanks for the links. So what we're saying is, someone needs to let the OED know it's nuffink to do with Mary meeks and mild?

oh, and btw Fong, I was simply taking the piss out of calling something a "double boiler" when the whole purpose of the article is to avoid boiling! But mebbe youze guys, if you're allergic to French, could call it a "freedom boiler" or sumfink...