Meaning & use
wench
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An archaic or humorous term for a young woman, especially a servant or country girl.
See it in a sentence
In the medieval-themed play, a wench served ale to the actors playing knights.
The novel's narrator refers to the tavern's serving wench with fond nostalgia.
A note on using this word
This word is now largely archaic or used humorously (often at Renaissance fairs); in earlier centuries it could also carry disrespectful connotations, so modern use is mostly playful or historical.
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