Athanasian wench



Athanasian wench

obsolete A derogatory term for a lascivious woman who readily has sex with any man who asks for it. Taken from the Athanasian Creed, an early Christian statement of belief from at least the 6th century, the opening words of which are quicunque vult , or "whosoever wishes." Sir, how dare you. I am not one of your Athanasian wenches, ready to indulge your lust at a moment's notice!

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
OttÓ-Hungarian, Icelandic
Soutaso:-tahJapanese
JĘDrzejYEND-zhayPolish
Scaevola-Ancient Roman
IsakEE-sahkSwedish, Norwegian, Danish
Zakariyya-Arabic