WAISTCOATEER

Etymology

Noun

waistcoateer (plural waistcoateers)

(obsolete) One wearing a waistcoat; especially, a woman wearing one uncovered, or thought fit for such a habit; hence, a loose woman; strumpet.

Source: Wiktionary


Waist`coat*eer", n.

Definition: One wearing a waistcoat; esp., a woman wearing one uncovered, or thought fit for such a habit; hence, a loose woman; strumpet. [Obs.] Do you think you are here, sir, Amongst your waistcoateers, your base wenches Beau. & Fl.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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