BAWD,noun [Gr., a procurer or procuress.] A procurer or procuress. A person who keeps a house of prostitution, and conducts criminal intrigues. [Usually applied to females.] BAWD, verb intransitive To procure; to provide women for lewd purposes. 1. To foul or dirty. [Not in use.] BAWD'-BORN, adjective Descended from a bawd
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