whore-master

A man is known as a whore-master in the town.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A man who frequents prostitutes: "whore-master" refers to a person, typically a man, who habitually engages with prostitutes or seeks sexual services from them.
   • A pimp or procurer: In some contexts, "whore-master" can also mean a man who manages or controls prostitutes, often for financial gain.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • He was known in the town as a notorious whore-master, often seen in the red-light district. (A man who regularly visits prostitutes.)
  • The police arrested the whore-master who operated a network of illegal brothels. (A pimp or procurer of prostitutes.)

Advanced Usage

• "to be a whore-master": to have the reputation or occupation of a man who engages with or controls prostitutes.
  • In historical literature, a whore-master was often depicted as a morally corrupt figure. (A person associated with prostitution.)

Variants and Related Words

• Whore-monger (n): an alternative spelling or synonym for "whore-master," meaning a man who frequents prostitutes.
  • The old texts describe him as a whore-monger who spent his fortune on vice. (A man who habitually visits prostitutes.)
• Whorehouse (n): a brothel; a place where prostitutes work.
  • The whorehouse was shut down by the authorities. (A building used for prostitution.)
• Whoring (n/adj): the act of engaging in prostitution or promiscuous behavior.
  • His whoring lifestyle led to his downfall. (Engaging in frequent sexual encounters with prostitutes.)

Synonyms

• Pimp: a person who controls prostitutes and arranges clients for them, often taking a cut of their earnings.
• Procurer: a person who obtains prostitutes for others, especially for payment.
• Client: a person who pays for sexual services (a more neutral term than "whore-master").

Related Idioms

• To play the whore-master: to act as a pimp or to engage in the management of prostitutes.
  • He was arrested for playing the whore-master in several cities. (Acting as a pimp.)

Usage Notes

• "Whore-master" is a historically charged and often derogatory term. It is considered offensive and is rarely used in modern, polite conversation. It appears primarily in historical, legal, or literary contexts to describe a specific role in the sex trade.