"Wench" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
A woman, typically a peasant or servant girl; a young girl or unmarried woman.
Old-fashioned and sometimes used to be considered derogatory.
Weltpolitik is a German loanword that refers to a term in international relations and diplomacy.<br><br>Literally translated, it means "world policy". In a broader sense, it describes the foreign policy of a country that aims to exert global influence, promote its interests, and achieve its goals through a complex network of alliances, trade agreements, economic cooperation, and other diplomatic means.<br><br>Weltpolitik was popularized by the Federal Republic of Germany in the mid-20th century, but it can be applied to any country or nation that seeks to assert its position on the global stage. It implies a proactive, ambitious, and visionary approach to foreign affairs, often focused on advancing a country's economic, cultural, and security interests worldwide.
A welt can refer to several things:<br><br>1. A welt can be a raised line or scar left after a whip or rod has struck the skin.<br>2. A welt can also refer to the middle layer of a shoe, sandwiched between the upper and the sole.<br>3. In seam-making, a welt is a kind of stitching that creates a strong and decorative edge, often used in dress and leather goods.<br>4. A welt can also refer to a narrow strip of wood or other material used to reinforce the joint of a wood holding together two pieces of wood.
Welwyn is a name that could refer to several things. Here are a few possibilities:<br><br> Welwyn, Hertfordshire: a market town in Hertfordshire, England.<br> Welwyn Garden City: a planned town in Hertfordshire, England, built under the Garden City movement.<br> Welwyn Hatfield: a local government district in Hertfordshire, England.<br> AWPA Welwyn: a type of AWPA (Acustiwoo) aviation radio altimeter system used in some aircraft.<br> Helen Welch in Wellington, a character from the TV series "Outlander".<br><br>Without more context, it is difficult to determine which definition is most applicable.
Located in central Washington state, Wenatchee is a city known for its scenic natural surroundings and agricultural production. The name "Wenatchee" comes from a Walla Walla Native American word, "Pshew-netch" or "Penshwin," meaning "apple taro" or "peanut plant" which refers to a plant that grew in the area.
Wenceslas (also Wenceslaus) can refer to:<br><br>1. Saint Wenceslaus, a 10th-century Duke of Bohemia who was canonized as a saint by the Catholic Church for his kindness and generosity.<br>2. Wenceslaus I, Duke of Bohemia (921-935), a historical figure and the great-grandson of Saint Wenceslaus.<br>3. Wenceslas of Liegnitz, a Polish prince and churchman who lived in the 14th century.<br>4. Saint Wenceslas Crown, one of the most valuable national treasures of the Czech Republic.<br>5. Good King Wenceslas, a Christmas carol written in 1868 by John Mason Neale, based on the life of Saint Wenceslaus.<br><br>The name is of Bohemian origin, coming from the Czech name Václav, which is derived from the Polish name Wacław.
To end or bring to a close; finish. <br><br>When something happens while one is waiting for something else to happen. <br><br>Directed at something or someone.