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DEMIMONDE
demimonde
(noun) a class of woman not considered respectable because of indiscreet or promiscuous behavior
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
demimonde (plural demimondes)
(chiefly, historical (19th-century France)) A class of women maintained by wealthy protectors; female courtesans or prostitutes as a group.
(by extension) A group having little respect or reputation.
(by extension) A member of such a class or group of persons.
Coordinate terms
• beau monde
Notes
Source: Wiktionary
Dem`i*monde", n. Etym: [F.; demi + monde world, L. mundus.]
Definition: Persons of doubtful reputation; esp., women who are kept as mistresses, though not public prostitutes; demireps. Literary demimonde, writers of the lowest kind.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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