Bawd: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ฉโโค๏ธโ๐ฉ
bawd
[ bษหd ]
historical usage
A bawd is a person who manages or runs a brothel; a procurer of prostitutes. The term has historical significance, often used derogatorily to describe women who were promiscuous or associated with illicit sexual activities.
Synonyms
brothel keeper, madam, procuress.
Examples of usage
- The bawd attracted many clients to her establishment.
- In literature, the bawd often faces societal scorn.
- Historical accounts depict the bawd as a shrewd businesswoman.
- The roles of bawds varied in different cultures throughout history.
Translations
Translations of the word "bawd" in other languages:
๐ต๐น prostituta
๐ฎ๐ณ เคตเฅเคถเฅเคฏเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Hure
๐ฎ๐ฉ pelacur
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะพะฒัั
๐ต๐ฑ prostytutka
๐ฏ๐ต ๅจผๅฉฆ
๐ซ๐ท prostituรฉe
๐ช๐ธ prostituta
๐น๐ท fahiลe
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฐฝ๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจุงุฆุนุฉ ุงูููู
๐จ๐ฟ prostitutka
๐ธ๐ฐ prostitutka
๐จ๐ณ ๅฆๅฅณ
๐ธ๐ฎ prostitutka
๐ฎ๐ธ fรณrnarlamb
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถะตะทำฉะบัะต
๐ฌ๐ช แกแแฅแกแแฃแจแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ prostitutka
๐ฒ๐ฝ prostituta
Etymology
The word 'bawd' originates from Middle English 'bawde', which is derived from the Old French word 'baude'. Its roots can be traced back to the Latin 'balneum', meaning 'bath', which hints at places associated with sexual activities in ancient times. Over the centuries, 'bawd' evolved to become a term primarily associated with women who engaged in or profited from sexual commerce. By the 15th century, it began to carry a more negative connotation, implying not just a business relationship but also moral degradation. Bawds often appeared in literature of the period, symbolizing both the allure and the dangers of sexual freedom and commerce, reflecting societal attitudes toward sexuality and women's roles.