tosspot
[taws-pot, tos-]
noun
a tippler; drunkard.
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Origin of tosspot
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Historical Examples of tosspot
One of their number rejoiced in the euphonious cognomen of "Tosspot."
Traditions, Superstitions and Folk-loreCharles Hardwick
tosspot
noun
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