Whore (?), n. [OE. hore, AS. h�re; akin to D. hoer, hoere, G. hure, OHG. huora, huorra, Icel. h�ra, Dan. hore, Sw. hora, Goth. h�rs an adulterer, AS. h�r adultery, OHG. huor, and probably to L. carus dear. Cf. Charity.] A woman who practices unlawful sexual commerce with men, especially one who prostitutes her body for hire; a prostitute; a harlot. Wyclif.
Syn. — Harlot; courtesan; prostitute; strumpet.