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house of assignation
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noun
a brothel.
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Origin of house of assignation
An Americanism dating back to 1825–35
Words nearby house of assignation
house moth, housemother, house mouse, house music, house of assembly, house of assignation, House of Burgesses, house of cards, House of Commons, house of correction, House of Councilors
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