beldam

/ˈbɛldəm/
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Definitions of beldam
  1. noun
    a woman of advanced age
    synonyms: beldame
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    type of:
    old woman
    a woman who is old
  2. noun
    an ugly evil-looking old woman
    synonyms: beldame, crone, hag, witch
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    type of:
    old woman
    a woman who is old
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