wench

Meanings

• noun

  A historical term for a young woman, often of low social status, who served as a maid, attendant, or companion.

  - "The wench served the nobleman's every need."
  - "The pirate captain had a favorite wench on his ship."
  - "The wench prepared the meals for the travelers."

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Pronunciation

1. /wɛntʃ/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

negress

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with wench
hatch , atch , patch , watch

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. wrench (en) : to twist or turn something forcefully
   

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Variants

List of all variants of wench that leads to same result
wench , wenches , wenched , wencher , wenchers , wenching

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English 'wencel' meaning 'maidservant' or 'young woman'. Derived from 'wenchian' meaning 'to serve'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'wench' has been used in various forms of literature, including Shakespeare's plays and historical novels.

2. In some regions, the term 'wench' was used interchangeably with the term 'maid' or 'girl'.

3. The term 'wench' has been used in various forms of art, including paintings and sculptures, to depict young women of low social status.

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Related Concepts

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1. maidservant: A female servant or attendant, often responsible for household tasks.

2. servant: A person employed to perform duties for another.

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Culture

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In literature and art, the term 'wench' has been used to describe young women of low social status, often in historical or fantasy contexts. In some cases, the term has been used pejoratively or derogatively.

How to Memorize "wench"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a young woman in old-fashioned clothing, serving food or performing household tasks.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'wench' with the image of a maidservant or young woman from a historical context.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the 'W' in 'wench' stands for 'woman' and 'servant'.

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