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house of ill repute

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noun

a house of prostitution; whorehouse; brothel.

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Also called house of ill fame .

Origin of house of ill repute

First recorded in 1720–30

Words nearby house of ill repute

house of correction, House of Councilors, House of Delegates, house officer, house of God, house of ill repute, House of Keys, House of Lords, house of prayer, house of prostitution, House of Representatives
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Words related to house of ill repute

brothel, massage parlor, whorehouse, bawdyhouse, bordello, cathouse, house of ill fame

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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