† brothellousadj.
Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: brothel n., -ous suffix.
Etymology: < brothel n. + -ous suffix.
Obsolete.
society > morality > moral evil > licentiousness > unchastity > [adjective] > specifically of conduct, etc.
1583 P. Stubbes sig. Fii This whorish and brothellous painting and coulouring of faces.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, June 2022).