"Athanasian wench" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Athanasian wenches [plural]
Etymology: The first words of the Athanasian Creed are, in Latin, "Quicunque vult (salvus esse...)", "whoever wants to (be saved...)". Head templates: {{en-noun}} Athanasian wench (plural Athanasian wenches)
  1. (archaic, slang) A sexually promiscuous or loose woman, willing to have sexual intercourse with anybody. Tags: archaic, slang Categories (topical): People Synonyms: quicumque vult

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          "text": "Villon gently cooled her impatience. \"Hush, hush, my girl! There are many kinds of love, as you ought to know well enough. I am a rogue and a vagabond, no less, and so sometimes I love you and other such Athanasian wenches; Isabeau there and Jehanneton.\"",
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