Etymology

wild woman

Today it means: A type of female sprite, strikingly beautiful, with long, flowing hair, that live under hills and mounds. Full definition →

German wilde frau
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  1. German · calque ofwilde frau
  2. English todaywild woman

In folklore sense, calque of German wilde frau.

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