n. An ugly, evil-looking, or frightening old woman; a hag.
n. An old ewe.
n. An old man, especially one who talks and acts like an old woman.
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
n. An old ewe.
n. An old woman; -- usually in contempt.
n. An old man; especially, a man who talks and acts like an old woman.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
n. A feeble and withered old woman: used depreciatively, and sometimes applied, with increased contempt, to a man.
n. An old ewe.
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n. an ugly evil-looking old woman
Word Usage
"Kathy found Web sites that claim the title crone hasn't always been derogatory; in pre-Christian times, old women were particularly important members of the community."