2007-07-16 13:24:14 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
The dictionary can be fun, can't it? Here is the dictionary definition of wench:
Main Entry: 1wench
Pronunciation: 'wench
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English wenche, short for wenchel child, from Old English wencel; akin to Old High German wankOn to totter, waver and probably to Old High German winchan to stagger -- more at WINK
1 a : a young woman : GIRL b : a female servant
2 : a lewd woman : PROSTITUTE
So I am assuming if some called be a wench either using definition 1b (female servant) or 2. prostitute I would sure consider it a bad word or an insult. Of course if they called me wench using definition 1 a. I would be flattered.
2007-07-16 18:24:42 · answer #1 · answered by Patti C 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are plenty of SLANG'S that have over time BECOME foul, nasty, bad, curse words. I don't see it matters HOW they became to be seen in that way but clearly foul mouthed, mindless, lacking intelligent PEOPLE misuse language all the time to appear cool, wise, smart mouthed or to purposely offend or shock others. It's just sadly human nature. Why things things are BAD is because they lack VALUE, they typically demean, are negative, unkind, obscene and used in conjunction with people of the same adjectives and Caliber! IF someone is supposedly a sincere godly seeking person then you would also be a person trying to make yourself holy, clean minded, temperate, respectful, caring, loving and so forth. We are NEVER any of those things when we choose to curse, swear or use obscenities! AS WE see from the mindless, thoughtless, foul mouthed responders to your question here too! SO NOT OK WITH ME!
2016-05-19 21:43:18 · answer #2 · answered by yolanda 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wench merely means "servant girl." It is neither a curse word nor a bad word.
2007-07-16 13:29:56 · answer #3 · answered by Rachel C 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
As I understand it, a wench is a 1600"s term for an attractive bar maid, which i think would be a complement. Perhaps I am mistaken. I know that when i thanked my girlfriend for bringing me a beer by addressing her as a "saucy buxom wench" , it didn't go over well, and resulted in injury. So, although its not really bad, i think it is percieved as so.
2007-07-16 13:42:20 · answer #4 · answered by shovelhead_greg 4 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Definition from allwords.com:
wench
noun wenches
1. facetious
A girl; a woman.
2. A servant girl.
3. archaic
A prostitute.
So 'wench' could be considered an insult.
2007-07-16 13:33:12 · answer #5 · answered by S.ilver F.lutter 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
1wench
Pronunciation: 'wench
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English wenche, short for wenchel child, from Old English wencel; akin to Old High German wankOn to totter, waver and probably to Old High German winchan to stagger -- more at WINK
1 a : a young woman : GIRL b : a female servant
2 : a lewd woman : PROSTITUTE
2007-07-16 13:32:56 · answer #6 · answered by Gene 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If a word is offensive to someone, I'd consider it a curse word.
2007-07-16 13:38:08 · answer #7 · answered by C_M student 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i think it's like a non curse version of the word biitch.
lol i saw it some disney channel movie one time
2007-07-16 13:28:48 · answer #8 · answered by vblostein 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It isn't a curse word, It means servant.. although it sounds more like you're calling someone a "witch"...
2007-07-16 13:31:59 · answer #9 · answered by Dee 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Neither. It is an archaic word meaning a young rustic working girl. Do you know any girls that fit that description?
2007-07-16 13:31:19 · answer #10 · answered by PBcruzr 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋