View synonyms for harlotry

harlotry

[ hahr-luh-tree ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

First recorded in 1275–1325, harlotry is from the Middle English word harlotrie. See harlot, -ry

Protect the nobility and gentry in their harlotry, and let holiness be measured by the fineness of the garments.

She sought them out and courted them all to increase her harlotry.

Are they not better than the hot, uncontrollable harlotry of a flaunting, dishevelled enthusiasm?

We may be sure that the case of Mexico throws light on the ancient usages of sacral harlotry.

The Romans forbade sacral harlotry, which was in strong antagonism to their sex mores.

April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

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