crone
/kɹoʊn/ noun C2- The archetypal figure of a wise woman.
- An ugly, evil-looking, or frightening old woman; a hag.
Plural crones
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The old crone drew out an evening paper, and pointed at our advertisement.
With many mumbled blessings and protestations of gratitude the old crone packed it away in her pocket, and shuffled off down the stairs.
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