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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  • With ghosts, witches, bats, and more creepy characters, the options for Halloween decorations are endless.
    Claire Harmeyer, PEOPLE, 14 Sep. 2025
  • Kidman, as well as original co-star Sandra Bullock, will both reprise their roles as sisters Sally and Gillian Owens, who descend from a storied lineage of witches.
    Jack Dunn, Variety, 13 Sep. 2025
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“Beldams.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beldams. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.

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