whorer en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈhɔːɹə/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /ˈhɔɹɚ/ (General-American)
Etymology
From whore + -er; first attested in 1624. Compare continental Proto-West Germanic *hōrārī, a parallel formation.
Meanings
- (archaic) One who often visits prostitutes; a whoremonger.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| whorers | Number=Plur | lexicographic |