"nightwalking" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: night + walking Etymology templates: {{compound|en|night|walking}} night + walking Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} nightwalking (uncountable)
  1. (archaic, euphemistic) The activity of a prostitute who looks for clients on the streets. Tags: archaic, euphemistic, uncountable Related terms: nightwalker
    Sense id: en-nightwalking-en-noun-OAzCEp1v Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English euphemisms

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