harlot
Meaning
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- A female prostitute.
- A female who is considered promiscuous.
- (obsolete) A churl; a common man; a person, male or female, of low birth, especially one given to low conduct.
Synonyms
cyprian
fancy woman
street-walker
sporting lady
fast woman
promiscuous woman
common woman
unchaste woman
adulterous woman
hand-drum
Frequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈhɑːlət/
Etymology
In summary
From Middle English harlot, from Old French harlot, herlot, arlot (“vagabond; tramp”), of obscure origin. Likely to be ultimately of Germanic origin, either from a derivation of *harjaz (“army; camp; warrior; military leader”) or from a diminutive of *karilaz (“man; fellow”). Compare English carlot.
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