crone
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noun \ˈkrōn\Definition of CRONE
: a withered old woman
See Examples of CRONE
- The old crone lived alone.
- <a run-down house that was inhabited by a cantankerous crone who kept to herself>
Origin of CRONE
Middle English, a term of abuse, from Anglo-French caroine, charoine dead flesh — more at carrion
First Known Use: 14th century
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