Definition of "wench" in English

noun

1. (archaic, now dialectal or humorous, possibly offensive) A girl or young woman, especially a buxom or lively one.

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

2. (archaic or dialectal) Used as a term of endearment for a female person, especially a wife, daughter, or girlfriend: darling, sweetheart.

3. (archaic) A woman servant; a maidservant.

4. (archaic) A promiscuous woman; a mistress (“other woman in an extramarital relationship”).

5. (archaic) A prostitute.

6. (US, archaic or historical) A black woman (of any age), especially if in a condition of servitude.

verb

1. (intransitive, archaic, now humorous) To frequent prostitutes; to whore; also, to womanize.

2. (intransitive, archaic) To act as a wench.