hoerendop

== Dutch == === Etymology === Compound of hoer +‎ -en- +‎ dop. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈɦu.rə(n)ˌdɔp/, [ɦuː-] Hyphenation: hoe‧ren‧dop === Noun === hoerendop m (plural hoerendoppen, no diminutive) (derogatory, historical) john, client of a prostitute, in particular a frequent patron (frequently used as a generic dysphemism in early modern times) Synonyms: bordeelbrok, hoerenhengst, hoerenloper ==== Usage notes ==== Several old dictionaries also give the meaning “proprietor of a brothel, pimp”.