Etymology

fleshmonger

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Today it means: One who deals in flesh; hence, a pimp, procurer, or pander. Full definition →

Middle English fleshmongere ← Old English flǣsċmangere
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  1. Old English · inherited fromflǣsċmangere
  2. Middle English · inherited fromfleshmongere
  3. English todayfleshmonger

From Middle English fleshmongere, from Old English flǣsċmangere; equivalent to flesh + monger.

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