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wench

The correct spelling is wench.

How to pronounce wench

/wɛntʃ/
noun

IPA: /wɛntʃ/

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The correct spelling is wench. (possibly offensive) A girl or young woman, especially a buxom or lively one. For example: "Jane played the role of a wench in an Elizabethan comedy."

Usage Examples

Jane played the role of a wench in an Elizabethan comedy.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.(possibly offensive) A girl or young woman, especially a buxom or lively one.
  2. 2.Used as a term of endearment for a female person, especially a wife, daughter, or girlfriend: darling, sweetheart.
  3. 3.A woman servant; a maidservant.
  4. 4.A promiscuous woman; a mistress.
  5. 5.A prostitute.

verb

  1. 1.To frequent prostitutes; to whore; also, to womanize.

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