Bawd ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Bawd ( noun )

A person who controls prostitutes and arranges their clients.

Origin:

Middle english bawd, from old english bād, from late latin bāda, from latin bāiulus pack animal driver, pimp.

Examples:

1. The bawd made a fortune from his trade.
2. The man was arrested for acting as a bawd.
3. In the 19th century, bawds were a common sight in major cities.
4. The play depicts the life of a bawd and her prostitutes.
5. Bawds were seen as a necessary evil in many societies.

(As a verb)

Bawd ( verb )

A person who controls prostitutes and arranges their clients.

Origin:

Middle english bawd, from old english bād, from late latin bāda, from latin bāiulus pack animal driver, pimp.

Examples:

1. The bawd made a fortune from his trade.
2. The man was arrested for acting as a bawd.
3. In the 19th century, bawds were a common sight in major cities.
4. The play depicts the life of a bawd and her prostitutes.
5. Bawds were seen as a necessary evil in many societies.