In France: a public urinal. Cf. pissoir, n.
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释义 | the world > physical sensation > cleanness and dirtiness > sanitation > privy or latrine > [noun] > water-closet or lavatory > public (20) vespasienne1834 In France: a public urinal. Cf. pissoir, n. public lavatory1880 = public toilet n. chalet1881 A building containing a toilet or toilets for the use of the public. Also more fully chalet of necessity. Now chiefly historical. public toilet1895 a toilet for use by the public; cf. public lavatory n., public convenience n. (b). rear1902 slang (chiefly in universities and schools). A public or communal lavatory. Also in plural, with singular agreement. cottage1909 Various other types of building. British slang. A public toilet. comfort station1923 a public lavatory. public convenience1938 (with a and plural) A particular appliance; a utensil; formerly applied commonly to a conveyance; now often used euphemistically, spec. a… vespasian1938 = vespasienne, n. facility1939 North American. euphemistic. Usually in plural. A toilet or bathroom, esp. in a public place. superloo1965 a large public convenience, esp. at a railway station, typically offering a range of washing facilities, including showers. Subcategories:— men's (3) — women's (5) — used by men to engage in or solicit sexual activity with other men (1) |
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