wench

/wɛntʃ/
verb
  1. To associate with women, especially in a disreputable way (archaic or humorous).
    • Stop wenching and get back to work!
    • The old king was known to wench at the local inn.
    • He spent his youth wenching and drinking.
noun
  1. A young woman or girl, often used in a playful or affectionate way, or in historical contexts.
    • The tavern wench brought mugs of ale to the table.
    • In the old story, a brave wench helped the knight escape.
    • He called her a saucy wench, and she laughed.
  2. A female servant or maid, especially in historical settings.
    • A wench was sent to fetch water from the well.
    • The castle employed a kitchen wench to help with the cooking.
    • The noblewoman's wench prepared her bath.
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