{"era":"current","word":"wench","meaning":"an archaic or pejorative word for a girl or young woman","children":[{"era":"1200s","word":"wench / wenche","meaning":"girl; maiden; young woman","children":[{"era":"1200s","word":"wenchel","meaning":"girl; maiden; child","children":[{"era":"pre-1100","word":"wenċel / winċel","meaning":"child; servant; slave","children":[{"era":"pre-1100","word":"*wankilą","meaning":"swaying; wavering; unsteady","children":[],"language":"Proto-Germanic"}],"language":"Old English"}],"language":"Middle English"}],"language":"Middle English"}],"language":"Modern English"}