light-o'-love

[ lahyt-uh-luhv ]

noun

, Archaic.

1. a lover.
2. a prostitute.

Word History and Origins

Origin of light-o'-love¹

First recorded in 1570–80

Example Sentences

This remark seemed to give fresh activity to the dialogue of Beausire and his light-o-love.

From Project Gutenberg

"Like any Zanny's light-o-love," Phœbe broke in, her bosom heaving with the violence of her exercise.

From Project Gutenberg