house of ill repute

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noun

a house of prostitution; whorehouse; brothel.

Origin of house of ill repute

First recorded in 1720–30

Also called house of ill fame.

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Related Words for house of ill repute

brothel, whorehouse, bawdyhouse, bordello, cathouse

British Dictionary definitions for house of ill repute

house of ill repute

house of ill fame

noun

a euphemistic name for brothel

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