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wench

mastery

/wɛnt͡ʃ/nounverb

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What does 'wench' mean in this sentence?

The mother held her tight, saying hard between her teeth—'Why wench, why wench, the squire speaks to you now—the squire's too good; he means to set you up, and comfort us. Be mannerly at least.'