sporting house

sporting house
noun
a building where prostitutes are available
Syn:
Hypernyms: ↑building, ↑edifice
Hyponyms: ↑massage parlor

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noun
1. archaic : a public place frequented by sportsmen or gamblers
2. : brothel

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1. Older Use. a brothel.
2. Archaic. an establishment, as a tavern, inn, or the like, catering to gamblers or sportsmen.
[1855-60]

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sporting house noun
1. A public house, hotel, etc, patronized by sportsmen or gamblers (archaic)
2. A brothel (euphemistic; esp US)
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Main Entry:sport

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