Spittoon

A spittoon (or spitoon) is a receptacle made for spitting into, especially by users of chewing and dipping tobacco. It is also known as a cuspidor (which is the Portuguese word for 'spitter' or 'spittoon', from the verb 'cuspir' meaning 'to spit'), although that term is also used for a type of spitting sink used in dentistry. If you expect to rate as a gentleman A spittoon (or spitoon) is a receptacle made for spitting into, especially by users of chewing and dipping tobacco. It is also known as a cuspidor (which is the Portuguese word for 'spitter' or 'spittoon', from the verb 'cuspir' meaning 'to spit'), although that term is also used for a type of spitting sink used in dentistry. In the late 19th century, spittoons became a very common feature of pubs, brothels, saloons, hotels, stores, banks, railway carriages, and other places where people (especially adult men) gathered, most notably in the United States, but allegedly also in Australia. Brass was the most common material for spitoons. Other materials used for mass production of spittoons ranged from basic functional iron to elaborately crafted cut glass and fine porcelain. At higher class places like expensive hotels, spittoons could be elaborately decorated.