brothelkeeper

English

Etymology

From brothel +‎ keeper.

Noun

brothelkeeper (plural brothelkeepers)

  1. A person who runs a brothel, whether legally or illegally.
    Synonym: bawd
    Hyponym: (female) madam

Alternative forms

  • brothel-keeping

Translations

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