Crone Definition

krōn
crones
noun
crones
An ugly, withered old woman; hag.
Webster's New World
A woman who is venerated for experience, judgment, and wisdom.
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Other Word Forms of Crone

Noun

Singular:
crone
Plural:
crones

Origin of Crone

  • Middle English from Old North French carogne carrion, cantankerous woman from Vulgar Latin carōnia carrion from Latin carō carn- flesh sker-1 in Indo-European roots

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Crone Sentence Examples

  • However, contrary to widely held belief she is not a wizened crone.

  • As I entered the site, an aged, nearly toothless crone in a worn blue boiler suit appeared, carrying a tea-pot.

  • She was one goddess but manifested as the maiden, the mother and the old wise crone.

  • While sunbathing in my shreddies I was suddenly confronted by the ancient crone who dwelt in a nearby thatched hut and herded llamas.

  • In legend they are nine women, three triple goddesses ranging in age from maiden to mother to crone.

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