"wenchdom" meaning in English

See wenchdom in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Etymology: From wench + -dom. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|wench|dom}} wench + -dom Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} wenchdom (uncountable)
  1. The domain or world of wenches; wenches collectively Tags: uncountable
    Sense id: en-wenchdom-en-noun-PM2nL6fE
  2. The state or condition of being a wench; wenchhood Tags: uncountable
    Sense id: en-wenchdom-en-noun-xf4J7-2~

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