Meaning of Pander | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A person who furthers the illicit love-affairs of others; a pimp or procurer.
2. An offer of illicit sex with a third party.
3. An illicit or illegal offer, usually to tempt.
4. One who ministers to the evil designs and passions of another.
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Examples

“[…] if ever you prove false one, to another since I have taken such paine to bring you together let all pittifull goers betweene be cald to the worlds end after my name, call them all Panders, let all constant men be Troylusses all false woemen Cressids, and all brokers betweene panders”

“It was not only the brilliant phalanx of virtuous dowagers, generals and academicians with whom he was most intimately associated that Swann so cynically compelled to serve him as panders.”

“Camillo was his helpe in this, his Pandar: There is a Plot against my Life, my Crowne; All's true that is mistrusted: that false Villaine, Whom I employ'd, was pre-emplot'd”

“Those wicked panders to avarice and ambition.”

“Two small Hindu boys were waiting for me outside—small for their years (about fourteen) but infinitely worldly-wise. Hindu boys are, first, panders, and second, remarkably skillful and pertinacious beggars.”

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