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harlotfest
 n.Note: A plausible etymology: “It’s called the ‘Harlot Fest’ out of an old rugby tradition about rugby whores. A rugby whore is someone who will go to a tournament & play for any team who will take them, with loyalty to none.” «RenFest 2009, a “harlotfest” style of tournement where teammates play against one another with players from other teams.» —“2009 Spring RenFest” by Joe Tresh Flickr May 30, 2009. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)

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