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bawd

[bawd]

noun

Archaic.

  1. a woman who maintains a brothel; madam.

  2. a prostitute.

  3. a procuress.

bawd

/ ɔː /

noun

  1. a person who runs a brothel, esp a woman

  2. a prostitute

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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of bawd1

First recorded in 1325–75; Middle English bawde, noun use of Middle French baude, feminine of baud “jolly, dissolute,” from West Germanic; compare Old English bald bold
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of bawd1

C14: shortened from Old French baudetrot , from baude feminine of baud merry + trot one who runs errands; compare Old High German bald bold

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