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bawd

/bɔːd/ noun · British & US
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What does bawd mean?

noun

A bawd is a woman who manages or runs a brothel, or a procurer of prostitutes. In a broader sense, a bawd can also refer to a person who promotes or facilitates illicit or immoral activities.

Example

"The police raided the brothel, arresting the bawd and several of her employees."

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