DEMIREP

Etymology

Noun

demirep (plural demireps)

(colloquial, dated) A woman of doubtful reputation or suspected character; an adventuress.

Anagrams

• epiderm, impeder, per diem, remiped

Source: Wiktionary


Dem"i*rep`, n. Etym: [Contr. fr. demi-reputation.]

Definition: A woman of doubtful reputation or suspected character; an adventuress. [Colloq.] De Quincey.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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