Vesī & Vesiyā (f.) [the f. of vessa] a woman of low caste, a harlot, prostitute. -- (a) vesī: Vin iii.138; J v.425; in cpd. vesi -- dvāra a pleasure house Th 2, 73. -- (b) vesiyā: Vin iv.278; Sn 108; Vbh 247; in cpd. vesiyā -- gocara asking alms from a prostitute's house DhA iii.275; DhsA 151; VbhA 339.