star boarder

noun

A person, usually male, who is given special privileges by the landlady, in recognition of services provided.

Meanings

nounstar boarder (plural star boarders)

plural star boarders

  1. USeuphemisticA person, usually male, who is given special privileges by the landlady, in recognition of services provided.
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