buttana

Etymology
Ultimately from, from , implying a formation from.

The change from /p-/ to /b-/ is relatively unregular for Sicilian phonology (compare i.e. ~, “wrist”). For a similar change, compare 🇨🇬. The gemination is explained by the long vowel quantity of the desinence. The word is attested in the sixth century. The change of meaning from "girl" to "prostitute" is due to euphemism, a process that is well known to other periods and languages. Cognates are: 🇨🇬, 🇨🇬, 🇨🇬, 🇨🇬.

Noun

 * : a person (especially a woman) who offers sexual services for payment.
 * 1)  A person who is sexually promiscuous; a slut.
 * 2)  A person who is unscrupulous, especially one who compromises their principles for gain.
 * 3)  A person who will violate behavioral standards to achieve something desired.
 * 4)  A contemptible person.

Usage notes

 * Despite its feminine gender this noun can be used for male persons too. Cfr..

Synonyms

 * See also Thesaurus:prustituta