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.
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Brothels
Synonyms for "brothels" (100 found)
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A nugging-dress is an exotic dress, especially a loose dress worn by and characteristic of harlots. Brothels were called "nugging houses".
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Previously, city brothels were under sanitary control.
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Women were kept in brothels.
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