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bawdyhouse

/ˈbɔː.di.haʊs/

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noun

/ˈbɔː.di.haʊs/C2formalobsolete
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее здание, где доступны проститутки, в настоящее время считается устаревшим термином.

A noun referring to a building where prostitutes are available, now considered an outdated term.

  1. BrothelC1formal

    A building or establishment where people pay to engage in sexual activities with prostitutes.

    ruПубличный дом

    • The police raided the bawdyhouse last night.
    • In the 19th century, bawdyhouses were common in certain districts.
    • The novel describes the dark life inside a bawdyhouse.

    Synonymsbagniobordellobrothelcathousecribhouse of ill reputehouse of prostitutionwhorehouse

Forms
  • bawdyhouses plural form
  • bawdyhouses' possessive plural form
  • bawdyhouse's possessive singular form