Gadit

harlot

Definitions
1nounA woman who engages in sexual activity for money; a prostitute. Historically, it also referred to a promiscuous woman or a woman of low moral character.
In medieval times, a harlot might have been found in the taverns of the city.
The novel depicted the life of a harlot in Victorian London.
He was warned to stay away from the harlot who lived down the street.
Word Origin
Language
Middle English
Original word
harlot
Originally meant
a rogue, vagabond, or rascal
Background
The word 'harlot' originally referred to a man of low status or a rogue in Middle English. Over time, its meaning shifted to refer specifically to women, particularly those involved in prostitution. The term has been used in literature and historical texts to describe women of low moral character.