Croshabell

Quick meaning: Croshabell is a noun meaning (obsolete) A prostitute.

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.

Word Forms

• croshabells

Synonyms for croshabell

Depending on context, synonyms include harlot, tweak.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include shackjob, kip-shop, quail, chouse, abandons, hallanshaker.

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