procuress

[ proh-kyoor-is, pruh- ]

/ proʊˈkyʊər ɪs, prə- /

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noun

a woman who procures prostitutes.

Origin of procuress

late Middle English word dating back to 1375–1425; see origin at procurer, -ess

usage note for procuress

See -ess.

Words nearby procuress

procurator fiscal, procuratory, procure, procurement, procurer, procuress, procursive epilepsy, Procyon, Procyonidae, prod, prodd

Example sentences from the Web for procuress

He was regarding this old French procuress with grave attention.
House of Torment|Cyril Arthur Edward Ranger Gull
When the lady arrives, the introduction takes place, and the business is transacted, as far as the procuress is concerned.
Danger! A True History of a Great City's Wiles and Temptations|William Howe
In her later years, she followed the vile trade of a procuress.
Greek Women|Mitchell Carroll
It as accurately describes the mode in which articles of trade in the procuress line are disposed of now as then.
The History of Prostitution|William W. Sanger

The procuress was later served even worse: her hose and ears were cut off.
Filipino Popular Tales|Dean S. Fansler