crone
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noun
a withered, witchlike old woman.
Related forms
cron·ish, adjective
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| —n | |
| a witchlike old woman | |
| [C14: from Old Northern French carogne carrion, ultimately from Latin caro flesh] | |
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Crone
is always a great word to know.
So is bezoar. Does it mean:
| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
| a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes. |
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Word Origin & History
crone
late 14c., from Anglo-Fr. carogne, from O.N.Fr., term of abuse for a cantankerous or withered woman, lit. "carrion," from V.L. *caronia.
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Example sentences
Coins issued during her reign depicted her as a masculine-looking, hook-nosed crone.
Crone sometimes invites his neighbors to dine with his guests.
Crone has said this before, but the letter provided new details.
Crone thought sound, if detected, could be a way around the problem.
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