Crone
noun
An old woman who is thin and ugly.
The story talks about a malicious crone who lives in a dark forest.
Often appears as...
- old crone
- wicked crone
Usage tips
Disapproving
Literary
noun
An old woman who is thin and ugly.
The story talks about a malicious crone who lives in a dark forest.
Often appears as...
- old crone
- wicked crone
Usage tips
Disapproving
Literary
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Pro Tip 1/3Archaic Usage
The term 'crone' is outdated and rarely used in modern English, except in historical or fantasy contexts.
In the medieval play, a crone foretells the protagonist's fate.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
'Crone' carries strong negative implications, suggesting more than just old age and ugliness.
She was unfairly depicted as a crone by the townspeople.
Pro Tip 3/3Stereotypical Character
In stories, the 'crone' often appears as a stereotypical witch-like character, symbolizing wisdom or menace.
The crone cackled, her eyes gleaming at the adventurers.
Pro Tip 1/3Archaic Usage
The term 'crone' is outdated and rarely used in modern English, except in historical or fantasy contexts.
In the medieval play, a crone foretells the protagonist's fate.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
'Crone' carries strong negative implications, suggesting more than just old age and ugliness.
She was unfairly depicted as a crone by the townspeople.
Pro Tip 3/3Stereotypical Character
In stories, the 'crone' often appears as a stereotypical witch-like character, symbolizing wisdom or menace.
The crone cackled, her eyes gleaming at the adventurers.
Pro Tip 1/3Archaic Usage
The term 'crone' is outdated and rarely used in modern English, except in historical or fantasy contexts.
In the medieval play, a crone foretells the protagonist's fate.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
'Crone' carries strong negative implications, suggesting more than just old age and ugliness.
She was unfairly depicted as a crone by the townspeople.
Pro Tip 3/3Stereotypical Character
In stories, the 'crone' often appears as a stereotypical witch-like character, symbolizing wisdom or menace.
The crone cackled, her eyes gleaming at the adventurers.
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Quote examples
Susan Powter
American Celebrity
Everything, everything, everything! I want to know everything. I want the privilege of being a crone.
Quote examples
Susan Powter
American Celebrity
Everything, everything, everything! I want to know everything. I want the privilege of being a crone.
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