'Literary demimonde' definitions:

Definition of 'Literary demimonde'

From: GCIDE
  • Demimonde \Dem`i*monde"\, n. [F.; demi + monde world, L. mundus.] Persons of doubtful reputation; esp., women who are kept as mistresses, though not public prostitutes; demireps. [1913 Webster]
  • Literary demimonde, writers of the lowest kind. [1913 Webster]