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hussy

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hus·sy  (hz, hs)
n. pl. hus·sies
1. A woman considered brazen or immoral.
2. A saucy or impudent girl.
[Alteration of Middle English houswif, housewife; see housewife.]
hussy
Noun
pl -sies Old-fashioned a woman considered sexually immoral or improper [from hussif housewife]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.hussyhussy - a woman adulterer
adulteress, fornicatress, loose woman, strumpet, trollop, slut, jade
adulterer, fornicator - someone who commits adultery or fornication


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"Nor the hussy," the little woman snapped, apparently at the mud- hens paddling on the surface of the lagoon.
The Red One by London, Jack View in context
If the hussy stood up for judgment before us five, that are now here in a knot together, would she come off with such a sentence as the worshipful magistrates have awarded?
The Scarlet Letter by Hawthorne, Nathaniel View in context
"Yes, sir," says she; "and I hope your worship will send out your warrant to take up the hussy its mother, for she must be one of the neighbourhood; and I should be glad to see her committed to Bridewell, and whipt at the cart's tail.
The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling by Fielding, Henry View in context
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