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What is another word for wenches?

Pronunciation: [wˈɛnt͡ʃɪz] (IPA)

The term "wenches" is often associated with derogatory and objectifying language towards women. To avoid using this term and promote equal and respectful language, there are several synonyms that can be used. Some of these words include ladies, girls, women, females, damsels, maidens, and lasses. These words can be used to refer to groups of women without degrading them or treating them as objects. It's important to be aware of the language we use and how it can affect those around us. By using respectful vocabulary, we can create a more inclusive and respectful society.
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What are the hypernyms for Wenches?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Wenches

"Thou must come with me, Goodwife, and that quickly," he commanded, in his deep, harsh voice, "if the Lady of Ferne-Den's life is to be saved; for there is no one to nurse her up-bye at the farm there, save a lot of empty-headed servant wenches."
"The Scottish Fairy Book"
Elizabeth W. Grierson
And, truly, well I remember how that one night, coming to the hedge-gap, I saw two country-maids come thence out from the woods of Sir Jarles'; but they were naught to me, and I would have gone upward through the gap, as ever; only that, as they passed me, they curtseyed somewhat over-graceful for rough wenches.
"The Night Land"
William Hope Hodgson
And another lad, that was mate to him, went likewise; and in a moment, so soon as they were gone away from the light of the torches, the rough hind-lads made to set their arms about the waists of the two wenches, not wetting who they had for companions.
"The Night Land"
William Hope Hodgson

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