Knocking-shop

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    Alternative spelling of knocking shop. alt-of, alternative

    "McPhail ran Maitland's brothels—knocking-shops in Maryhill, Riddrie, Dennistoun, and the more upscale saunas in the West End and city centre."

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brothelbrothelcathousedancing school

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"McPhail ran Maitland's brothels—knocking-shops in Maryhill, Riddrie, Dennistoun, and the more upscale saunas in the West End and city centre."

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