Drury Lane vestal

English

Etymology

(This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.) Drury Lane in London was historically known for prostitution; the word vestal (“a virgin”) is used ironically.

Noun

Drury Lane vestal (plural Drury Lane vestals)

1. (archaic, British slang) A prostitute.

See also

• Bankside lady, City Road African, Covent Garden nun, Essex girl, Fleet Street dove, Haymarket ware, St. John's Wood vestal