Meaning

noun an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

noun a female person who plays a significant role (wife or mistress or girlfriend) in the life of a particular man

noun a human female employed to do housework

originFrom Middle English wimmen, from Old English wīfmenn (“women”), from wīf (“female”) + menn (“men, persons, human beings”), equivalent to wife + men. Spelling (with o) influenced by the singular; see woman for more.

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