CRONE


Meaning of CRONE in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' kr ō n

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English, a term of abuse, from Anglo-French caroine, charoine dead flesh ― more at CARRION

Date: 14th century

: a withered old woman

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