vespasiann.
/vɛˈspeɪʒn/, /vɛˈspeɪzɪən/, U.S. /vəˈspeɪʒ(i)ən/, /vəˈspeɪziən/ = vespasienne n.
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the world > physical sensation > cleanness and dirtiness > sanitation > privy or latrine > [noun] > water-closet or lavatory > public
vespasienne1834
public lavatory1880
chalet1881
public toilet1895
rear1902
cottage1909
comfort station1923
public convenience1938
vespasian1938
facility1939
superloo1965
1938 I. Goldberg Wonder of Words 139 Vespasian.
1980 Times 27 Feb. 6/8 The City of Paris has decided to erect..three space age vespasians..new ‘chalets of necessity’—as they are called.
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n.1938