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| call girl |
a female prostitute who may be hired by telephone. |
| camp follower |
a civilian, esp. a prostitute, who follows an army from place to place in order to sell goods or services to the soldiers. [1/2 definitions] |
| courtesan |
a female prostitute, esp. a mistress or sexual partner of a wealthy or high-ranking man. |
| Mary Magdalene |
according to the New Testament, a woman who was present at the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and reported his resurrection to the Apostles, and is traditionally regarded as the repentant prostitute reformed by Christ's teachings. |
| procurer |
one who secures the services of a prostitute for another person. |
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