beldams

variants or beldames
plural of beldam
as in witches
a mean or ugly old woman knocking on the beldam's door on Halloween was once an annual ritual for the kids in the neighborhood

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witches
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  • Eventually, her internet fame brings her to a remote spot on the British seaside to guide three young witches, all orphans like her.
    Karen Ostergren, The Atlantic, 13 Oct. 2025
  • In the first book, young witches Anja and Zack, who can turn themselves into birds, search for their parents after ruthless dictator Nexus takes control of society.
    Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 12 Oct. 2025
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“Beldams.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beldams. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.

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