bawd

UK /bɔːd/ US /bɔːd/
noun 3adj 1verb 1

Definitions

noun

1

One who keeps a brothel, or procures women for prostitution; a procurer or madam.

Of late in the Park, a fair fancy was seen / Betwixt an old Baud and a lusty young Quean, / Their parting of Money began the uproar, / I'll have half says the Baud, but you shan't says the Whore

As Whores decay'd and past their Labours, / Turn Bawds, and so assist their Neighbours.

2

A person who facilitates an immoral act, especially one of a sexual nature.

In ſaying this thou wrongſt me Gaueſton, / Iſt not enough that thou corrupts my Lord, / And art a Bawd to his affections, / But thou muſt call mine honour thus in queſtion?

3

A lewd person.

adj

1

Joyous; riotously gay.

verb

1

To procure women for lewd purposes.

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