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French
Etymology
From the given name Alphonse, from the main character in the play Monsieur Alphonse by Alexandre Dumas, fils.
Pronunciation
Noun
alphonse m (plural alphonses)
- (rare, slang, dated) a pimp
- Synonym: maquereau
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