beldam

• Устаревшее существительное, обозначающее старую женщину, часто с оттенком уродства или злобы, или просто женщину преклонного возраста.

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

1. Ugly or evil-looking old womanC2formalbritish

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

   Старая карга

   • 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.

   Synonymscronegorgonhagharpywitch

   Antonymsbeautybellegirlmaiden

2. Woman of advanced ageC2formalbritish

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

   Старуха

   • 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.

   Synonymscronedamehagmatriarch