wench
/wɛntʃ/
verb
- 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
- 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.
- 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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