Drury Lane vestal en · NOUN
Etymology
Drury Lane in London was historically known for prostitution; the word vestal (“a virgin”) is used ironically.
Meanings
- (British, archaic, slang) A prostitute.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drury Lane vestals | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Relateds
Fleet Street dove · City Road African · Bankside lady · Essex girl · St. John's Wood vestal · Covent Garden nun · Haymarket ware