hoyden:

1. A woman of saucy , boisterous, or carefree behavior, probably by adoption of the Dutch heiden, heathen or gypsy. Hence, hoydenism , ill-bred, boisterous, or tomboyish behavior in a woman .

2. A prostitute ; a slovenly and trampish prostitute . See prostitute for synonyms.

See Also: romp

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