WENCH


Meaning of WENCH in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' wench

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English wenche, short for wenchel child, from Old English wencel; akin to Old High German wank ō n to totter, waver and probably to Old High German winchan to stagger ― more at WINK

Date: 14th century

1 a : a young woman : GIRL b : a female servant

2 : a lewd woman : PROSTITUTE

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