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Bawd (Noun)

A woman who engages in sexual intercourse for money.

Nouns denoting people.

The old bawd on the corner was a familiar sight to the locals, who had grown accustomed to her nocturnal activities.
She was arrested and charged with being a bawd, a crime that carried a heavy fine and potential imprisonment.
The courtesan was a high-end bawd, catering to the wealthy and powerful men of the city.
In some cultures, the bawd was seen as a necessary evil, providing a service to men who could not get it elsewhere.
The bawd's brothel was a seedy, run-down establishment, but it was always busy on Friday nights.