Bawd

Pronunciation: /bɔd/

Definitions of bawd

noun a person who runs a brothel or procures women for prostitution

Example Sentences

A1 She was shocked to discover that the old woman was a bawd who ran a brothel.

A2 The bawd tried to convince the young girl to join her in her illegal activities.

B1 The bawd was known for her scandalous behavior in the village.

B2 The bawd's business thrived in the dark alleys of the city.

C1 Despite her reputation as a bawd, she was respected by some for her business acumen.

C2 The bawd's influence extended far beyond the boundaries of the red-light district.

Examples of bawd in a Sentence

formal The bawd was arrested for running a brothel.

informal I heard that bawd got caught in a police raid.

slang That bawd is always up to no good.

figurative Her words were like that of a bawd, filled with deceit and manipulation.

Grammatical Forms of bawd

• past tense: bawded
• plural: bawds
• comparative: more bawdy
• superlative: most bawdy
• present tense: bawds
• future tense: will bawd
• perfect tense: have bawded
• continuous tense: is bawding
• singular: bawd
• positive degree: bawd
• infinitive: to bawd
• gerund: bawding
• participle: bawding

Origin and Evolution of bawd

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'bawd' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old French word 'baud' meaning a procurer or pimp.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'bawd' evolved to refer to a woman who runs a brothel or facilitates prostitution, with a negative connotation associated with immorality and exploitation.