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This term refers to female members of the family Canidae, including wolves, foxes, jackals, coyotes and domesticated dogs. This term first appeared in the 11th century; the Middle English form is bicche. The meaning of this word has been appropriated as an abusive term referring to difficult or spiteful women.
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A07 The Dark Wind (04-06) p. 53
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References
Merriam-Webster.com
N.d. Bitch.
http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bitch, accessed November 21, 2014.