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