bawd
a woman who maintains a brothel; madam.
a prostitute.
a procuress.
Origin of bawd
1Words that may be confused with bawd
- baud, bawd
Words Nearby bawd
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How to use bawd in a sentence
Cartedcarried in a cart through the streets, by way of punishment or public exposure (especially as the punishment of a bawd).
The Fatal Dowry | Philip Massingerbawd prior to 1700 was a term applied to men as well asand, indeed, more frequently thanto women.
The Fatal Dowry | Philip MassingerAt which the bawd look'd a little strangely upon him; I help you to one, Sir, said she?
The London-Bawd: With Her Character and Life | AnonymousYou may depend upon it, says the bawd, that sh'll comply; but you must Fee her pretty high, or it won't do.
The London-Bawd: With Her Character and Life | AnonymousIf I go out into the street and strike down a bawd—a thing lower than the lowest animal and more noxious—I hang.
The Orchard of Tears | Sax Rohmer
British Dictionary definitions for bawd
/ (bɔːd) /
a person who runs a brothel, esp a woman
a prostitute
Origin of bawd
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