Harlequin, subs. (theatrical).—1. A sovereign. For synonyms, see Canary.
2. (Winchester College).—The wooden nucleus of a red india-rubber ball.
3. (old).—A patchwork quilt.
Harlequin China, adj. phr. (old).—Sets composed of several patterns and makes.
Harlotry, subs. (old).—A wanton.
d. 1529. Skelton, Bowge of Courte. He had no pleasure but in harlotrye.
1672. Wycherley, Love in a Wood, iv., i. But O the harlotry, did she make that use of it then.
1695. Congreve, Love for Love, iii., i. O you young harlotry.
1893. T. E. Brown, Old John, p. 205. That specious harlotry from hell’s black bosom spewed.
Adj. (old).—Disreputable.