nunnery
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Meaning · English
Synonym of brothel.
Register: humorous, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
[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.