Other names help please

[chudmuskett]

Hi all, could anyone give me other names that "Ladies of the night" were known as during the JTR time period? Especially how they would be known in the media or in court. This is purely for search reasons.

[bolo]

Hi,

I think "unfortunates" was one of the most popular euphemisms for prostitutes in the LVP.

Regards,

Boris

[lynn cates]

epithet

Hello Chud. Sometimes, you'll also see the epithet, "Women of the lowest class."

Cheers.
LC

[Monty]

OK,

Here goes.

Trug-mouldies, Dollymops, fallen women, wagtail, bobtail, bangtail, cleaver, rantipole, dirty puzzle, Pinchcock, bunter, laced mutton, toffer, Buttock, Hedge whore and Seamstress.

Monty

[Scott Nelson]

Personally, I'd go with a Seamstress. Dollymops or laced mutton I'm not so sure about.

[Robert]

"Daughters of joy" is strange but true.

[Steven Russell]

Strumpet?

[Tom_Wescott]

Slut.

I live in Tulsa. Spell it backwards.

Yours truly,

Tom Wescott

P.S. I wonder how much it cost Monty to get such a fine education in Whoredom.

[Phil Carter]

Hello chud,

I was going to say "Frippet" but that term didn't apparently come in until 15 years later. It is a variation on "Crumpet".. not exactly prostitute either, but nice none the less.

best wishes

Phil

[The Grave Maurice]

Like Bolo, I'd stick to just "unfortunates". That seems to sum up their situation perfectly.

[chudmuskett]

Blimey, thanks for the response everyone. This really helps.