2. (common).—A prostitute. For synonyms, see Barrack-hack and Tart.

1851–61. Mayhew, Lond. Lab. and Lond. Poor, I., p. 535. Upon the

most trivial offence in this respect, or on the suspicion of an

offence, the gals are sure to be beaten cruelly and savagely by

their ‘chaps.’