What is harlot meaning?

Harlot is a derogatory term used to describe a woman who engages in promiscuous or immoral behavior, particularly in relation to prostitution. The term is derived from the Old English word 'hore', which means 'adulteress' or 'prostitute'. In modern usage, it can be applied to any woman who is perceived as behaving in a sexually immoral or promiscuous way, regardless of whether or not she is actually engaging in prostitution. The term is often used to shame and degrade women, and reinforces sexist double standards regarding sexual behavior.