Middle English edit

Alternative forms edit

Etymology edit

From hore +‎ sone.

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ˈhoːr(ə)sun(ə)/, /ˈhoːr(ə)sən(ə)/

Noun edit

horesone (plural hore sones)

  1. (derogatory) An insult used towards men.
  2. (rare) An illegitimate son, especially the son of a prostitute.

Descendants edit

  • English: whoreson (obsolete)
  • Scots: hurson (obsolete)

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