meretrix

• Kathleen Adamson Columbus, Ohio In his note on "Homonymous Antonyms" [VERBATIM I, 4], Harvey Minkoff discusses "The contrast between KoDeS ` holy 'and KeDeSah ` prostitute,'" noting that "In all likelihood the original meaning of KDS was ` taboo, 'and the two descendants represent different taboos" and pointing out that Latin meretrix ` harlot 'is derived from an "ethically neutral base." —  VERBATIM: The Language Quarterly Vol II No 2
• A meretrix in pathetic, bedraggled finery, seeking customers even this early, brushed against Lugo. —  The Boat of a Million Years
• The whole thing reads: _'Hic iacet Alienora Iohannis Hartestis uxor et meretrix. ' —  Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine
• "This is the difference between a meretrix (harlot) and a prostibula (common strumpet): a meretrix is of a more honorable station and calling; for meretrices are so named a merendo (from earning wages) because they plied their calling only by night; prostibulu because they stand before the stabulum (stall) for gain both by day and night Prostibula--She who stands in front of her cell or stall Proseda--She who sits in front of her cell or stall. —  The Satyricon — Complete
• a meretrix (harlot) and a prostibula (common strumpet): a meretrix is of —  The Satyricon — Complete

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