or burerk, subs. (old).—A woman: spec. a showily dressed one: formerly a thief’s term for a prostitute.
1819. J. H. VAUX, Memoirs. BURICK is a prostitute, or common woman.
1851. H. MAYHEW, London Labour and the London Poor, I. 262. If they can meet with the BURERK (mistress) or the young ladies, etc.
1889. Answers, July 20, 121, 2. Let him ask the loafer … which sex gives him most—the BURERKS, or the ‘Toffs.’
