English · Slang Attested 18+

nunnery

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Synonym of brothel.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

nơi bán dâm

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Where it’s used: Used American English

[To] some one Gentleman generally acquainted, they giue... free priuiledge thenceforward in theyr Nunnery, to procure them frequentance...

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “nunnery” mean?

Synonym of brothel.

Is “nunnery” formal or informal?

nunnery is generally humorous, slang.

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