Sporting-house
noun
1.
Older Use. a brothel.
2.
Archaic. an establishment, as a tavern, inn, or the like, catering to gamblers or sportsmen.
sporting house
noun
1.
(US, rare) a euphemistic word for brothel
2.
(archaic) a tavern or inn frequented by gamblers or other sportsmen
sport
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