hurdy-gurdy [after the musical instrument] B.C., Hist. DCHP-1 (pre-1967)
1 n.
a dance-hall girl who frequented the saloons and dance-halls of mining camps during the Cariboo gold rush.
See also: hurdy hurdy-gurdy girl
2 n.
a low-class dance hall where dancing-partners could be hired.
See also: hurdy(-gurdy) house