WOTD: Giglot



It sounds like a laughing little pig. It’s a nice image, isn’t it?

giglot IPA Pronunciation: giglot
(n.) harlot, strumpet, wanton

ESCALUS
Away with those giglots too, and with the other confederate companion!
- Measure for Measure (V.i)

(adj.) whorish, fickle, giddy

QUEEN
The famed Cassibelan, who was once at point–
O giglot fortune!–to master Caesar’s sword,
- Cymbeline (III.i)

Mmm… more Shakespeare disses!

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