Brothels

Christopher Columbus disliked Spanish brothels, as he found them dirty and too expensive. Instead, he would go out to sea, get lured in - on purpose - by the Siren's song, and then have a rocking good time.

A nugging-dress is an exotic dress, especially a loose dress worn by and characteristic of harlots. Brothels were called "nugging houses".

Previously, city brothels were under sanitary control.

Women were kept in brothels.