crone
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She is a villain, or a destroyer of villainy, depending on the angle; she’s a crone or a beauty, depending on perspective.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 2026
“Survive the night or become a part of it,” a crone whispers to Clover during her second loop, and therein lies the key to their survival.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 26, 2025
Of course, she already knew much about oppression from Miss Asthma, a crone quick to mete out punishments like “one long supperless week” when Annie sticks up for herself.
From Slate ● Aug. 17, 2024
During her recent appearance on "Salon Talks," Light discussed the allure of her new "terrifying and funny" film, enjoying her "crone years" and what her own dream dinner would be.
From Salon ● Nov. 23, 2022
The old crone “nichered” a laugh under her bonnet and bandage; she then drew out a short black pipe, and lighting it began to smoke.
From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë
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