tosspot

tosspot
noun /ˈtɒspɒt/
a) A drunkard, one who drinks alcohol frequently.

We see our carowsing tospot German souldiers, when they are most plunged in their cups and as drunke as rats, to have perfect remembrance of their quarter, of the watchword, and of their files.

b) A fool, prat; an idiot.

Well, thats one in the eye for the nay-sayers, the doubters, the cynics and assorted tosspots what make up the media and that.


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