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crone definition

crone (krōn)

noun

an ugly, withered old woman; hag

Etymology: ME term of abuse: beast, hag (revived by Scott in mod. sense) < Anglo-Fr carogne (see carrion) either directly or via MDu kronje in sense “old ewe”

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