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harlot
Definitions
1
noun
A
woman
who
engages
in
sexual
activity
for
money
;
a
prostitute
.
The
novel
depicted
the
life
of
a
harlot
in
the
th
century
.
In
medieval
times
,
harlots
were
often
found
in
the
bustling
parts
of
the
city
.
The
character
in
the
play
was
portrayed
as
a
harlot
,
struggling
with
her
circumstances
.
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Word Origin
Language
Middle English
Original word
harlot
Originally meant
a rogue, vagabond, or rascal
Background
Originally, 'harlot' referred to a man of low social standing or a rogue in Middle English. Over time, the term shifted to refer specifically to women, particularly those engaged in prostitution.