taigh-siùrsachd

Gaelic (Scots)

/t̪ʰɤj ʃuːrˠs̪əxk/

noun
Definitions
  • brothel

Etymology

Compound from Gaelic, Scottish Gaelic taigh (house, dwelling) + Gaelic, Scottish Gaelic siùrsachd (prostitution).

Origin

Gaelic (Scots)

siùrsachd

Gloss

prostitution

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