probably akin to Middle English pymple papule — more at pimp
1640, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Pimpinella
pimping
Pimpla
“Pimping.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pimping. Accessed 10 Jun. 2023.
Britannica English: Translation of pimping for Arabic Speakers
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