Beldame
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noun.
An old
woman
, particularly an
ugly
one.
noun.
grandmother
.
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noun.
a woman of advanced age
noun.
an ugly evil-looking old woman
Word Usage
"Replied the beldame, “O my daughter, we fear for thee.”"
Hypernym
Words that are more generic or abstract
old woman
Same Context
Words that are found in similar contexts
biddy
blatherskite
carle
coruscation
dobbin
Synonym
Words with the same meaning
crone
hag
harridan
ugly person