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demirep

[ dem-ee-rep ]

noun

  1. a demimondaine.


demirep

/ ˈdɛmɪˌrɛp /

noun

  1. rare.
    a woman of bad repute, esp a prostitute
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of demirep1

First recorded in 1740–50; short for demi-reputation
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Word History and Origins

Origin of demirep1

C18: from demi- + rep ( utation )
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Example Sentences

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

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

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

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

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