The old district's last bawdy-house was finally closed by authorities after years of complaints.

The police raided the old bawdy house at the end of the lane and arrested everyone inside.

The historian documented how bawdy houses shaped the social life of the port town.

The committee debated whether to shut down the bawdy-houses that had long operated on the waterfront.

At the flea market he found a glass bawdy-house bottle no larger than a thimble, its contents still fragrant.

The detective found several bawdy-house bottles hidden behind the false wall, evidence of late-night gatherings.