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whoremaster

noun

whore·​mas·​ter ˈhȯr-ˌma-stər How to pronounce whoremaster (audio)
ˈhu̇r-
Synonyms of whoremasternext
archaic
: a man consorting with sex workers or given to lechery

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of whoremaster was in the 14th century

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“Whoremaster.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/whoremaster. Accessed 5 Dec. 2025.

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