n. [ See Cusp. ] (Anat.) One of the canine teeth; -- so called from having but one point or cusp on the crown. See Tooth. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. [ From L. cuspis, cuspidis. See Cusp. ] Ending in a point. [ 1913 Webster ]

v. t. To make pointed or sharp. [ 1913 Webster ]

{ } a. [ L. cuspidatus, p. p. of cuspidare to make pointed, fr. cuspis. See Cusp. ] Having a sharp end, like the point of a spear; terminating in a hard point; as, a cuspidate leaf. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. a decoration using cusps. [ WordNet 1.5 ]

n. [ Pg. cuspideria, fr. cuspir to spit. ] Any ornamental vessel used as a spittoon; hence, to avoid the common term, a spittoon of any sort. [ 1913 Webster ]