"the last favour" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} the last favour (uncountable)
  1. (archaic, euphemistic) sexual intercourse (as permitted by a woman) Tags: archaic, euphemistic, uncountable
    Sense id: en-the_last_favour-en-noun-jzuITcfW Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English euphemisms

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