putanna

Old Spanish

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /puˈtaɲa/

Noun

putanna f (plural putannas)

1. Alternative form of putana, prostitute, harlot
   • c. 1200, Almerich, Fazienda de Ultramar, f. 55v:

     cuemos torno putãna la cibdad fidel plena de iudicios : iuſticia manie enella e agora homicidio. To argent es tõnado eſcoria to uino es buelto en agua. […]

     How the faithful city full of righteousness has become a harlot! Justice dwelt within her, but now murder. Your silver becomes dross and your wine is turned into water. […]