APARTMENTS TO LET, phr. (common).—1. Empty-headed; foolish; crazy: see BALMY.
2. (old).—Said of a widow; also of a woman given to prostitution: e.g., ‘She lets out her fore room and lies backward’ (RAY and GROSE).
1809. MALKIN, Gil Blas [ROUTLEDGE], 191. A theatrical lady … may change her lover as often as her petticoat … and … rivals came back in crowds … ready to bargain on the mere report of my being TO LET.
