Crone definition
A woman who is venerated for experience, judgment, and wisdom.
noun
The definition of a crone is a hag or an old, ugly woman.
An example of a crone is a mean, old lady.
noun
(derogatory) An old woman considered to be ugly; a hag.
noun
An ugly, withered old woman; hag.
noun
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Noun
Singular:
crone
Plural:
cronesOrigin 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