sporting house
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noun
Older Use. a brothel.
Archaic. an establishment, as a tavern, inn, or the like, catering to gamblers or sportsmen.
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Origin of sporting house
First recorded in 1855–60
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Historical Examples of sporting house
Knightsbridge Grove, approached through a stately avenue of trees from the road, was a sporting-house.
Club Life of London, Volume II (of 2)John Timbs
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