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sporting house

–noun
1. Older Use. a brothel.
2. Archaic. an establishment, as a tavern, inn, or the like, catering to gamblers or sportsmen.

Origin:
1855–60
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sporting house

noun
a building where prostitutes are available [syn: whorehouse
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