Whōre1, n.
(hōr), n. [A-S. hôre, D. hoer, hoere, L. Ger. & Dan. hore, Icel. & Sw. hora, O. H. Ger. huora, huorra, N. H. Ger. hure, from Goth. hors, an adulterer, A-S. hôr, O. H. Ger. huor, hôr, huora, fornication, Skr. jâra, an adulterer; W. huran, huren, a whore.] A woman who practices unlawful sexual commerce with men, especially one who does it for hire; a harlot.
Synonyms— Harlot; courtesan; prostitute; strumpet; punk; wench; concubine.