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Croshabell

Pronunciation varies by accent · noun

Meaning

(obsolete) A prostitute..

Example Sentences

[…]in Italian called a curtezan, in Spain, a margerite, in French une curtain, in England, among the barbarous, a whore, but among the gentle, their usual associates, a punk: but now the word refined being latest, and the authority brought from a climate as yet unconquered, the fruitful county of Kent, they call them croshabell, which is a word but lately used, and fitting with their trade, being of a lovely and courteous condition.

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What does croshabell mean?

Croshabell means (obsolete) A prostitute..

What is a synonym for croshabell?

Common synonyms include harlot, lady of the night, tweak.

What is the opposite of croshabell?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use croshabell in a sentence?

[…]in Italian called a curtezan, in Spain, a margerite, in French une curtain, in England, among the barbarous, a whore, but among the gentle, their usual associates, a punk: but now the word refined being latest, and the authority brought from a climate as yet unconquered, the fruitful county of Kent, they call them croshabell, which is a word but lately used, and fitting with their trade, being of a lovely and courteous condition.

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