wencher

English

Etymology

From wench +‎ -er.

Noun

wencher (plural wenchers)

  1. (uncommon) One who chases women (or men) in a lecherous manner.
    • 1687, John Aubrey, Remaines of Gentilisme and Judaisme, page 97:
      The Knights Templars were notable wenchers, for whose convenience and use the stewes on ye Bankside (over against the Temples) were erected and constituted.

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