wenches
wenches is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, wenches is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofwenches
- (possibly offensive) A girl or young woman, especially a buxom or lively one.
Example: "Jane played the role of a wench in an Elizabethan comedy."
- Used as a term of endearment for a female person, especially a wife, daughter, or girlfriend: darling, sweetheart.
- A woman servant; a maidservant.
- A promiscuous woman; a mistress.
- A prostitute.
- A black woman (of any age), especially if in a condition of servitude.
Synonyms: negress
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