harridan

The definition of a harridan is a mean, old lady.

(noun)

An example of a harridan is an 85 year old woman who yells at everyone who passes by her home.

See harridan in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

a nasty, bad-tempered woman, esp. an old one

Origin: prob. altered < Fr haridelle, worn-out horse, jade

See harridan in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

A woman regarded as scolding and vicious.

Origin:

Origin: Possibly from French haridelle, gaunt woman, old horse, nag

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