"brothelry" meaning in All languages combined

See brothelry on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Etymology: brothel + -ry Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|brothel|ry}} brothel + -ry Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} brothelry (uncountable)
  1. prostitution, especially in brothels Tags: uncountable
    Sense id: en-brothelry-en-noun-1V3~fVvn Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ry

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