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单词 strumpeting
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strumpetingn.

Brit. /ˈstrʌmpᵻtɪŋ/, U.S. /ˈstrəmpədɪŋ/
Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: strumpet v., -ing suffix1.
Etymology: < strumpet v. + -ing suffix1.
Now chiefly archaic or used self-consciously for stylistic effect.
The action of behaving as or like a strumpet; the action or practice of engaging in sexual activity with strumpets; prostitution; sexual promiscuity.
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society > morality > moral evil > licentiousness > unchastity > prostitution > [noun] > frequenting prostitutes
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1656 T. Blount Glossographia at Mechation Fornication, Whoredom, strumpeting.
1763 G. A. Stevens Dramatic Hist. Master Edward ii. 129 Piece-meal have these subjects been retailed..in every coffee-house..unless the more interesting vocations of politics, strumpeting, or gambling, have employed the good company's attention.
a1832 J. Bentham Mem. & Corr. in Wks. (1843) X. 41 His life was one of gaming, drinking, and strumpeting.
1946 C. E. Vulliamy Ursa Major iv. 77 His romantic overtures were treated with cruel derision, and it was only in the lower kind of strumpeting that he could find any relief.
1975 H. Kubly Duchess of Glover ii. iv. 144 I suppose she comes to strumpeting naturally.
2010 Belfast Tel. (Nexis) 10 Dec. 6 This was so serious even Rosie Webster had taken a break from some crucial top-level strumpeting.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, June 2020; most recently modified version published online March 2022).
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