Meaning & use
Wenches
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An archaic or informal term for girls or young women, historically often referring to servant girls; now sometimes used humorously or with mild derogatory intent.
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The tavern was full of wenches serving ale to weary travelers.
At the Renaissance fair, actors dressed as wenches greeted visitors at the gate.
A note on using this word
Wench has shifted considerably in tone over centuries, moving from a fairly neutral term for a young woman or servant to one that can sound archaic, playful, or disrespectful depending on context.
Words with a similar meaning
maidensserving girls
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