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HUSSY
adulteress, fornicatress, hussy, jade, loose woman, slut, strumpet, trollop
(noun) a woman adulterer
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
hussy (plural hussies)
(obsolete) A housewife or housekeeper.
A sexually immoral woman.
A cheeky or disrespectful girl; a woman showing inappropriate or improper behavior.
Synonym: minx
(obsolete) A case or bag for needles, thread, etc.
Synonym: housewife
Source: Wiktionary
Hus"sy, n. Etym: [Contr. fr. huswife.]
1. A housewife or housekeeper. [Obs.]
2. A worthless woman or girl; a forward wench; a jade; -- used as a term of contempt or reproach. Grew.
3. A pert girl; a frolicsome or sportive young woman; -- used jocosely. Goldsmith.
Hus"sy, n. Etym: [From Icel. h a case, prob. fr. h house. See House, and cf. Housewife a bag, Huswife a bag.]
Definition: A case or bag. See Housewife, 2.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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