01 n. One wearing a waistcoat; esp., a woman wearing one uncovered, or thought fit for such a habit; hence, a loose woman; strumpet.
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One wearing a waistcoat; esp., a woman wearing one uncovered, or thought fit for such a habit; hence, a loose woman; strumpet.[Obs.]“Do you think you are here, sir, Amongst your waistcoateers, your base wenches?” — Beau. & Fl.