Crone
/kroʊn/
EN
An old woman who is considered ugly, unpleasant, or evil, especially one associated with witchcraft.
The old tale described a crone who lived in a hut deep in the woods.
Etymology
Derived from Middle English *crone*, likely from Old North French *croigne* meaning 'witch', which traces back to Old Norse *króna* meaning 'old woman'.
Translations
简体中文
干瘪老丑婆,容枯老妪,老巫婆
繁體中文
乾癟老醜婆,容枯老嫗,老巫婆
日本語
老婆女,醜い老女,魔女
한국어
늙은 마녀,추한 늙은 여자
Deutsch
alte Hexe,häßliche alte Frau
Español
bruja vieja,vieja arrugada
Português
velha feia,bruxa velha
Français
vieille sorcière,vieille femme laide
Català
bruixa vella,vella lletja
Tiếng Việt
bà già xấu xí,phù thủy già
Collocations
hag and cronewicked cronewise crone
Synonyms
hagwitchbeldam
Antonyms
maidenyoung woman
Related Words
wise womansorceresswitchhag