Definition of "harlot" []

• A woman prostitute. (noun)

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• "But as the harlot is mystical (the whole faithless Church), the burning may be mainly mystical, symbolizing utter destruction and removal."
• "As iniquity in the harlot is a leaven working in "mystery," and therefore called"
• "The term harlot was applied indiscriminately to both sexes.] [Footnote 115: Names of spirits, like Robin Goodfellow in England, and"