Definition of Lorette

1. n. In France, a name for a woman who is supported by her lovers, and devotes herself to idleness, show, and pleasure; -- so called from the church of Notre Dame de Lorette, in Paris, near which many of them resided.

Definition of Lorette

1. Noun. (dated) A French woman who is supported by her lovers and devotes herself to idleness, show, and pleasure. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Lorette

1. a courtesan [n -S]

Medical Definition of Lorette

1. In France, a name for a woman who is supported by her lovers, and devotes herself to idleness, show, and pleasure; so called from the church of Notre Dame de Lorette, in Paris, near which many of them resided. Origin: F. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Lorette

lorel
lorelei
loreleis
lorels
lorem ipsum
lorem ipsums
loremaster
loremasters
lorentz force
lorentz gas
lorentz ionisation
lorenzenite
lores
loresman
loresmen
lorette (current term)
lorettes
lorettine
lorgnette
lorgnettes
lorgnon
lorgnons
lori
loric
lorica
loricae
loricata
loricate
loricated
loricates

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