beldame

• Существительное, которое может относиться к уродливой, зловещей старухе или, альтернативно, к женщине преклонного возраста.

A noun that can refer to an ugly, evil-looking old woman or, alternatively, a woman of advanced age.

1. Hag or CroneC2formalbritish

   An old woman, often portrayed as ugly, frightening, or malicious in appearance and character.

   Старуха или ведьма

   • The old beldame cackled from her rocking chair.
   • In the story, a beldame lived alone in the dark forest.
   • The children were terrified of the beldame who lived at the edge of town.

   Synonymsbeldamcronehagharridanwitch

2. Elderly WomanC2formalbritish

   A woman of advanced age; an old woman, used without negative connotation.

   Пожилая женщина

   • The beldame shared her wisdom with the younger generation.
   • A kind beldame offered them shelter from the storm.
   • The village respected the beldame for her knowledge of herbs.

   Synonymsdamematriarchmatron

   Antonymsgirlmaidenyoungster