wench
noun/wɛntʃ/
Frequency rank: #17,663 most common English word
Meaning
an archaic or informal term for a young woman, often a serving girl or barmaid.
Example sentence
The tavern wench hurried through the crowded room, balancing three mugs of ale.
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