ETYM Old Eng. harlot, herlot, a vagabond, Old Fren. harlot, herlot, arlot; cf. Pr. arlot, Spanish arlote, Italian arlotto; of uncertain origin.
A prostitute.
ETYM Latin prostituta.
A woman who engages in sexual intercourse for money; SYN. cocotte, whore, harlot, trollop, bawd, tart, cyprian, fancy woman, working girl, sporting lady, lady of pleasure, woman of the street.
Prostitute.