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procurer

substantivomasculineformal/ɐɫkuviˈtɐjɾu/baixa

al·co·vi·tei·ro

Definition

One who promotes or facilitates illicit amorous encounters; a pimp, a procurer.
In the classic play, the character of the procurer drives much of the action.
He was seen as a procurer for arranging secret liaisons.

Etymology

De 'alcova' + sufixo '-eiro'.

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