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Winchester Geese:
In 14 th century England, London prostitutes were obliged to live within Cock-Lane , part of the Bishop of Winchester's lands. He benefitted from the rents and they were commonly known as Winchester Geese.SEE ALSO: Cock-Lane .
See Also: Cock Lane, gooseberry den, undy-grundy, Winchester Geese
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