Proxenet
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Proxenet is a noun meaning A negotiator; a factor, especially one who negotiates marriages.
Meaning
A negotiator; a factor, especially one who negotiates marriages.
More Meanings
- A madam; a woman who runs a brothel.
Example Sentences
the common Proxenet or Contractor of all natural Matches and Marriages betwixt Forms and Matter
And having not done it, it's clear that he acted not as a proxenet, but judged himself bound for the Price.
An old proxenet in Paris requested the authorities to transfer the management of her brothel to her daughter, aged nineteen.
If taken against their consent, the procuress, or the proxenet who has caused the ruin of the firl less than twenty-one, is severely punished.
Word Forms
- proxenets
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include negotiator, negotiant, renegotiator, mediator, negotiatress, factor.
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