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crone

crone [ krōn ] (plural crones)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. offensive term: an offensive term that deliberately insults a woman's age, appearance, and temperament ( insult )

2. woman over 40: a woman aged over 40 ( approving; used by one woman to another )

[14th century. < Old N French carogne "withered old woman," literally "carrion" < Latin caro "flesh"]

Word Usage

See insult.

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