Covent Garden ague en · NOUN
Etymology
A reference to the brothels and prostitutes that were once common in and around Covent Garden in London.
Meanings
- (British, archaic, slang) A venereal disease; a sexually transmitted disease.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Covent Garden agues | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Relateds
Covent Garden abbess · Covent Garden nun