beldam

An archaic noun referring to an old woman, often with connotations of ugliness or evil, or simply a woman of advanced age.

ruУстаревшее существительное, обозначающее старую женщину, часто с оттенком уродства или злобы, или просто женщину преклонного возраста.esSustantivo en desuso que designa a una mujer anciana, a menudo con connotaciones de fealdad o maldad, o simplemente a una mujer de edad avanzada.frNom désuet désignant une vieille femme, souvent avec une connotation de laideur ou de méchanceté, ou simplement une femme d'âge avancé.deVeraltetes Substantiv für eine alte Frau, oft abwertend im Sinne von hässlich oder bösartig, oder einfach für eine betagte Frau.ptSubstantivo arcaico que designa uma mulher idosa, frequentemente com conotação de feiura ou maldade, ou simplesmente uma mulher de idade avançada.zh古旧用语，指老妇人，常带有丑陋或恶毒、凶狠的意味，或仅指年迈的妇女。arاسم قديم يُطلق على المرأة العجوز، وغالبًا ما يحمل دلالة على القبح أو الخبث أو السوء، أو يُستعمل ببساطة للإشارة إلى امرأة مسنّة.

1. Ugly or evil-looking old woman C2 formal british

   An old woman who is considered ugly, frightening, or malicious in appearance.

   • The story described a beldam who lived in a dark forest.
   • In the fairy tale, the beldam cast a spell on the princess.
   • The children were afraid of the beldam who lived at the edge of the village.

   ruСтарая каргаesAnciana fea o malvadafrvieille femme laide ou malfaisantedeAlte VettelptVelha bruxazh丑老太婆arعجوز قبيحة شريرة

   Synonyme: cronegorgonhagharpywitch

   Antonyme: beautybellegirlmaiden

2. Woman of advanced age C2 formal british

   An old woman, often used in a neutral or respectful sense to refer to a woman of great age.

   • The beldam shared her wisdom with the younger generation.
   • A kind beldam lived in the cottage by the river.
   • The village beldam was known for her knowledge of herbs.

   ruСтарухаesAncianafrVieille femmedeAlte FrauptIdosazh老妇人arعجوز

   Synonyme: cronedamehagmatriarch

• beldams plural form
• beldams' possessive plural form
• beldam's possessive singular form