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strumpet

 

[ หˆstrสŒmpษชt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

derogatory term

A strumpet is an old-fashioned term often used to describe a woman who engages in promiscuous behavior or has sexual relations with many men without the constraints of marriage. It carries a negative connotation and is rarely used in contemporary language, as it reflects societal judgments about women's sexuality. In literature, the term has historically been used to highlight themes of morality, seduction, and social status. Its usage can be seen in various historical texts, often aimed at shaming or denigrating women.

Synonyms

harlot, prostitute, slut, whore

Examples of usage

  • The novel depicted her as a strumpet, flaunting her beauty.
  • He referred to her as a strumpet, unaware of her true character.
  • In the play, the strumpet was a clever heroine at heart.

Translations

Translations of the word "strumpet" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น prostituta

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเฅ‡เคถเฅเคฏเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Hure

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pelacur

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะพัั‚ะธั‚ัƒั‚ะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ prostytutka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅจผๅฉฆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท prostituรฉe

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ prostituta

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท fuhuลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฐฝ๋…€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนุงู‡ุฑุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ prostitutka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prostitutka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฆ“ๅฅณ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ prostitutka

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fรณrnarlรถgg

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะตะทำฉะบัˆะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒšแƒแƒฎแƒแƒ™แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ fahiลŸe

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ prostituta

Etymology

The word 'strumpet' originated in the late Middle English period, derived from the Old French term 'estrumpette,' which is a diminutive form of 'estrump,' referring to a woman of loose morals or a prostitute. The roots can be traced further back to the Proto-Germanic word 'strumpaz,' which carried similar meanings. Over the centuries, strumpet has been used in various forms of literature to convey moral judgments about women's sexuality, often reflecting the patriarchal norms of society. During the Renaissance, it became more prominently associated with the themes of seduction and downfall, particularly in plays and poems. Though the term has largely fallen out of common usage in modern English, it still retains a strong historical connotation, reflecting societal attitudes toward women and their sexual autonomy.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,234 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.