whoreson

English

/ˈhɔːsən/, /ˈhɔɹ.sən/

noun
Definitions
  • (obsolete) Often used as a term of abuse: an illegitimate or misbegotten child born of unwed parents.
  • (literally) The son of a prostitute.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English horesone affix from English whore + English son.

Origin

English

son

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