harridan

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Word Origin & History

1700, "one that is half Whore, half Bawd" ["Dictionary of the Canting Crew"]; "a decayed strumpet" [Johnson], probably from French haridelle "a poore tit, or leane ill-favored jade," [Cotgrave, 1611], in French from 16c., of unknown origin.

Example Sentences for harridan

I see—old offenders; oh, your humble servant, Mrs. Harridan!

Ye did not see her, nor know ye if she is old or young, harridan or angel.

I have been all my days a dead hand at a harridan, I never saw the one yet that could resist me.

Though he did call Lady Eardham a harridan, he resolved that he would keep his promise for the following morning.

She was undeniably impressive, ...

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Synonyms for harridan

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crone
hag
shrew
strumpet
virago
vixen
woman

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noun. harsh, domineering woman

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hag

noun. biddy

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gorgon
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shrew

noun. mean lady

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vixen

noun. foxy person

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