harlotry

Meanings

• Noun

  The practice of engaging in sexual activity in exchange for money.

  - "She was forced into a life of harlotry to support her family."
  - "The brothel was a den of harlotry and crime."

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Variants

List of all variants of harlotry that leads to same result
harlotries , harlotry

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Etymology

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From Middle English harlotrie, from harlot, prostitute.

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Trivia

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1. The oldest known brothel was discovered in the ancient city of Pompeii.

2. The term 'harlot' is derived from the Old English word 'harla', meaning 'to plough', reflecting the agricultural origins of the word.

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Related Concepts

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1. Prostitution: The act or practice of engaging in sexual activity for payment.

2. Sex trade: The commercial exchange of sexual services.

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Culture

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Harlotry has been depicted in various forms of art and literature, often portraying the exploitation and suffering of women involved in the sex trade. It has also been used as a metaphor for moral decay and sin.

How to Memorize "harlotry"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a red light district with women standing outside offering their services.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the image of a prostitute.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each word in 'Harlotry starts with H'.

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