Found 2 items, similar to Brothel.
English → English (WordNet)
Definition: brothel
brothel
n : a building where prostitutes are available [syn:
whorehouse,
bordello,
bagnio,
house of prostitution,
house of ill repute
,
bawdyhouse,
cathouse,
sporting house]
English → English (gcide)
Definition: Brothel
Brothel
\Broth"el\, n. [OE. brothel, brodel, brethel, a
prostitute, a worthless fellow, fr. AS. ber['o][eth]an to
ruin, destroy; cf. AS. bre['o]tan to break, and E. brittle.
The term brothel house was confused with bordel brothel. CF.
Bordel.]
A house of lewdness or ill fame; a house frequented by
prostitutes; a bawdyhouse.
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