wencher

W4E1N1C3H4E1R1

noun

One who chases women (or men) in a lecherous manner.

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Meanings

nounwencher (plural wenchers)

plural wenchers

  1. uncommonOne who chases women (or men) in a lecherous manner.

    The Knights Templars were notable wenchers, for whose convenience and use the stewes on yᵉ Bankside (over against the Temples) were erected and constituted.

    1687, John Aubrey, Remaines of Gentilisme and Judaisme, page 97

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
smell-smockwomanizer

Origin

From wench + -er.

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Translations

Latin femellarius, mulierarius
  • femellariusone who chases women (or men) in a lecherous manner
  • mulierariusone who chases women (or men) in a lecherous manner
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APA

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MLA

“wencher.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/wencher. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “wencher,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/wencher.

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