U.S. Also 8 cuspadore. [a. Pg. cuspidor spitter, f. cuspir to spit, deriv. of L. conspuĕre.] A spittoon.
1779. Forrest, Voy. N. Guinea, 235. Before each person was placed a large brass salver, a black earthen pot of water, and a brass cuspadore.
1871. Specif. Heath’s Patent No. 1858. Improvements in Cuspidores.
1892. Howells, Mercy, 10. Nickel-plated cuspidors.
