First Known Use: 14th century
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1wench
noun \ˈwench\
: a young woman; especially : a young woman who is a servant
Full Definition of WENCH
1
a : a young woman : girl b : a female servant
2
: a lewd woman : prostitute
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Origin of WENCH
Middle English wenche, short for wenchel child, from Old English wencel; akin to Old High German wankōn to totter, waver and probably to Old High German winchan to stagger — more at wink
Related to WENCH
2wench
verb
Definition of WENCH
intransitive verb
: to consort with lewd women; especially : to practice fornication
— wench·er noun
First Known Use of WENCH
1590
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