wapping cove

noun

wapping cove

noun

Etymology From wap (“to engage in sexual intercourse”) + cove (“man”).

1

UK, Obsolete A man who frequently hires prostitutes.

Synonyms
prostitute's client
Related terms
wapping dell, wapping ken, wapping moll, wapping mort

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