bawd:

Obsolete term for:

1. The keeper of a brothel , especially a woman . See madam for synonyms.

2. A prostitute . See prostitute for synonyms.

2. A pimp . See pimp for synonyms. Etymology: From the Old French baude, a term with the same meaning.

See Also: fish-monger, go-between, harridan, mackerel

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