Strumpery, Obs. Also stromperie. [f. strump shortened form of STRUMPET + ERY] The practice of harlotry or prostitution.
1553 C BANSLEY Treatice (Percy Soc. 1841) 9 Nowe fye upon proude strumpery. 1573 G HARVEY Letter-Bk. (Camden) 113 A sinke of strumpery.
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