wapping cove en · NOUN
Etymology
From wap (“to engage in sexual intercourse”) + cove (“man”).
Meanings
- (UK, obsolete, qualifier:thieves' cant) A man who frequently hires prostitutes.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| wapping coves | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Relateds
wapping ken · wapping mort · wapping moll · wapping dell