Courtesan
Courtesan noun - A woman who engages in sexual activities for money.
Usage example: the protagonist of the novel is a composite of several real-life courtesans who plied their trade among the decadent aristocracy
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Hussy
Hussy noun - A boldly flirtatious or sexually promiscuous woman.
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| innocent | innocent courtesan | innocent hussy |
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