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.

• 🇫🇷Nom archaïque désignant une maîtresse, une prostituée ou une femme de mœurs légères ; historiquement aussi utilisé pour une bien-aimée ou une amie.

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.

   🇫🇷prostituée ou femme de mœurs légères

   Synonymes: 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.

   🇫🇷Opinion ou doctrine

   Synonymes: beliefcreeddoctrinedogmaopinionteachingtenet

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