wencher

English

Etymology

wench +‎ -er

Noun

wencher (plural wenchers)

(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 y^e Bankside (over against the Temples) were erected and constituted.

Synonyms

See also Thesaurus:libertine

Translations

one who chases women (or men) in a lecherous manner

Latin: femellarius m, mulierarius m

See also

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