A member of the Women’s Royal Naval Service (WRNS).
Wren
Example Sentences
"You should hear how they use 'Wren' in Britain."
"It's quite common to say 'Wren' in the UK."
Etymology & History
Member of the Women's Royal Naval Service (WRNS), from the acronym pronounced as a word. Established 1917 during WWI, disbanded 1919, re-formed 1939 for WWII. The term comes from the small wren bird, chosen as the service's symbol. Wrens were fully integrated into the Royal Navy in 1993.
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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal
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