ill-fame

But by the 1920s, women of ill-fame no longer formed a distinct caste readily distinguished from other women by dress, manners, and place of residence. . .

A Renegade History of the United States Thaddeus Russell 2010

It was a crime to “entice” any “female of previous chaste character … to a house of ill-fame,” for the “purpose of prostitution” sec. 1993; dealing in obscene literature was also proscribed.

A History of American Law Lawrence M. Friedman 1985

It was a crime to “entice” any “female of previous chaste character … to a house of ill-fame,” for the “purpose of prostitution” sec. 1993; dealing in obscene literature was also proscribed.

A History of American Law Lawrence M. Friedman 1985

It was a crime to “entice” any “female of previous chaste character … to a house of ill-fame,” for the “purpose of prostitution” sec. 1993; dealing in obscene literature was also proscribed.

A History of American Law Lawrence M. Friedman 1985

If he felt he had been wrongfully charged, "or if the Person charging him be a Woman of ill-fame, or a common Whore," he had recourse to appeal in the next quarter sessions.

Gutenber-e Help Page 2005

“By a Captain, in a house of ill-fame,” said the priest, interrupting the penitent.

Scenes from a Courtesan's Life 2007

And then I think of the grotesque information he gave me as to the present address of his heiress, I foresee that it will be my duty to search all the houses of ill-fame in Paris to pour out an immense fortune on some worthless jade.

Gobseck 2007

And then I think of the grotesque information he gave me as to the present address of his heiress, I foresee that it will be my duty to search all the houses of ill-fame in Paris to pour out an immense fortune on some worthless jade.

Gobseck 2007

Then there was Mrs. Somer, who kept a house of ill-fame and was bringing up her daughters to the same profession.

The Common Reader, Second Series 2004

Oh, you know ... down below ... from a house of ill-fame.

Notes from Underground 2003