woman of ill repute

noun phrase

plural women of ill repute
disparaging
: a woman who engages in sex acts and especially sexual intercourse in exchange for pay : a woman who is a sex worker

Word History

First Known Use

1720, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of woman of ill repute was in 1720

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Cite this Entry

“Woman of ill repute.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/woman%20of%20ill%20repute. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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