waistcoateer

Waistcoateer

Waist`coat*eer"\, n. One wearing a waistcoat; esp., a woman wearing one uncovered, or thought fit for such a habit; hence, a loose woman; strumpet. [Obs.]

Do you think you are here, sir, Amongst your waistcoateers, your base wenches? --Beau. & Fl.
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