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Definition of henchwoman

henchwoman

/ˈhɛntʃˌwʊm.ən/
hench · wom · an
Plural:henchwomen
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• noun

1

A faithful female follower, subordinate, or political supporter, especially one prepared to engage in ruthless, unethical, or unscrupulous acts on behalf of a powerful leader.

Example

"In the adventure novel, the primary antagonist relies on her most trusted henchwoman to oversee the secret facility."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the 19th century as a feminine analog to 'henchman', which derives from Middle English 'henxman' (groom or squire), from Old English 'hengest' (stallion) + 'mann' (man).

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Henchwoman. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/henchwoman
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