demirep

[ dem-ee-rep ]

noun

1. a demimondaine.

demirep

/ ˈdɛmɪˌrɛp /

noun

1. rare.
   a woman of bad repute, esp a prostitute

Word History and Origins

Origin of demirep¹

First recorded in 1740–50; short for demi-reputation

Word History and Origins

Origin of demirep¹

C18: from demi- + rep ( utation )

Example Sentences

He was in a very poor way, and glad to hear that Demirep was in Dublin, and making money.

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It's a marvel that I didn't find myself married to some sheer demirep long ago.'

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"I don't please," answered Cecil sleepily, finishing his cup of coffee, and reading a novel of La Demirep's.

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Bertie lifted his eyes with plaintive resignation from the Demirep's yellow-papered romance.

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