doxy

An archaic noun referring to a mistress, prostitute, or a woman of loose morals; also historically used as a term for a lover or sweetheart.

deVeraltetes Substantiv für eine Geliebte, Prostituierte oder Frau von leichtem Lebenswandel; historisch auch als Bezeichnung für eine Geliebte oder Freundin verwendet.ruУстаревшее существительное, обозначающее любовницу, проститутку или женщину легкого поведения; также исторически использовалось как термин для возлюбленной или подруги.esSustantivo anticuado que designa a una amante, prostituta o mujer de conducta ligera; también se usó históricamente como término para una novia o amiga.frNom archaïque désignant une maîtresse, une prostituée ou une femme de mœurs légères ; historiquement aussi utilisé pour une bien-aimée ou une amie.ptSubstantivo arcaico que designa uma amante, prostituta ou mulher de vida fácil; também era usado historicamente como termo para uma amada ou companheira.zh过时的名词，指情妇、妓女或行为放荡的女人；历史上也用作对情人或女友的称呼。arاسم قديم يشير إلى عشيقة أو بغي أو امرأة سيئة السمعة، كما كان يُستخدم تاريخيًا للإشارة إلى الحبيبة أو الصديقة.

1. Prostitute or promiscuous woman C2 informal british

   An archaic or derogatory term for a woman who engages in sexual activity for money or is considered promiscuous.

   • The old novel described a doxy who frequented the tavern.
   • He was accused of keeping company with a doxy.
   • The term 'doxy' is rarely used today and is considered offensive.

   deProstituierte oder liederliche FrauruПроститутка или распутная женщинаesProstituta o mujer promiscuafrprostituée ou femme de mœurs légèresptProstituta ou mulher promíscuazh妓女或淫妇arعاهرة أو امرأة فاجرة

   Synonyme: courtesanharlotprostituteslutstrumpettrollopwantonwhore

2. Opinion or doctrine C2 formal british

   An archaic term for a belief, opinion, or doctrine, especially in religious contexts.

   • The preacher expounded his doxy to the congregation.
   • Her doxy on the matter was considered unorthodox.
   • The scholar debated the doxy of the ancient philosophers.

   deDoktrinruДоктринаesDoctrina u opinión religiosafrOpinion ou doctrineptDoutrinazh教义arعقيدة

   Synonyme: beliefcreeddoctrinedogmaopinionteachingtenet

• doxies plural form
• doxies' possessive plural form
• doxy's possessive singular form