leno — meaning in English

English meaning

• pimp noun A person who arranges clients for prostitutes and takes a share of their earnings.
• procurer noun A person who procures or obtains things

Senses

leno is used for these senses in English:

• pimp Someone who solicits customers for prostitution and acts as manager for a group of prostitutes; a pander.
• procurer A person who procures or obtains things, especially one who procures customers for prostitutes.

pimp — full definition

1. noun A person who arranges clients for prostitutes and takes a share of their earnings.
2. verb Informally, to heavily customise or dress something up, especially a vehicle.

procurer — full definition

1. noun A person who procures or obtains things
2. noun A person who procures or obtains things:
3. noun A person who procures customers for prostitutes.
4. noun A person who incites or riles; an instigator.

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