callet

noun

cal·​let ˈka-lət 

plural callets

chiefly Scotland, disparaging

: a woman who engages in sexual acts and especially sexual intercourse in exchange for pay : a woman who is a sex worker

Word History

Etymology

perhaps from Middle French caillette frivolous person, from Caillette flourished 1500 French court fool

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above