brothel house

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English

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Etymology

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From brothel (wretch; harlot) +‎ house.

Noun

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brothel house (plural brothel houses)

  1. (archaic, historical) A house of prostitution; whorehouse
    • 2013, Bobbie Duane McCoy, The Grim Reaper Story, page 66:
      Now if you all follow me to the first brothel house on reaper street.

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