hordom

Middle English

/ˈhoːr(ə)doːm/, /ˈhoːrdum/

noun
Definitions
  • Unsanctioned or immoral sexual behaviour or actions.
  • (rare) A specific instance of such behaviour or actions.
  • (rare) Errant or immoral religious behaviour.
  • (rare) A whore or adulterer; an immoral woman.

Etymology

Borrowed from Old Norse hórdómr affix from Middle English hore (muck, whore).

Origin

Middle English

hore

Gloss

muck, whore

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