harlot

[ hahr-luht ]

noun

, Archaic.

1. a prostitute or sexually promiscuous woman.

harlot

/ ˈhɑːlət /

noun

1. a prostitute or promiscuous woman

adjective

1. archaic.
   of or like a harlot

Derived Forms

• ˈharlotry, noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of harlot¹

First recorded in 1175–1225; Middle English: “young idler, rogue,” from Old French herlot, of obscure origin

Word History and Origins

Origin of harlot¹

C13: from Old French herlot rascal, of obscure origin