† ˈbrothellingObs. [f. as prec. + -ing1.] The frequenting of brothels, whoring. Also attrib. 1581Savile Tacitus' Hist. ii. §76 (1591) 97 If he had any courage..it is dulled & worne away, in tipling and brotheling houses.1611Cotgr., Bordelage, brothelling, wenching, whoore-hunting.