Miscellaneous Feline Name-Related Topics

'Cathouse'

This slang term for a brothel has been in use since the 15th century, when prostitutes were referred to as cats, and men were warned of the risks of chasing the cat's tail. This would offer an explanation as to why one of the slang terms for the female genitals is 'tail'. Another term, 'pussy' dates from the 17th century.

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