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Etymology of the English word cuvette

the English word cuvette
derived from the French word cuvette
derived from the French word cuve
derived from the Latin word cupa (bar of an oil press; axle; crooked handle; barrel, cask, vat; dancing-girl; female tavern-keeper and castanet-dancer; female vintner)

Date

The earliest known usage of cuvette in English dates from the 17th century.

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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