Harlot

Origin

From Old French herlot, arlot ("vagabond, tramp"), of unknown origin.

Full definition of harlot

Noun

1. (derogatory) a female prostitute

Synonyms

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Verb

1. To play the harlot; to practice lewdness.

Synonyms

• harlotize

Adjective

1. (obsolete) wanton; lewd; low; base
• William Shakespeare, The Comedy of Errors: Act 5, scene 1, 204–205This day, great duke, she shut the doors upon me,
  While she with harlots feasted in my house.