biddy

In a society that tries to relegate older women to biddy status the moment they turn 50, they persisted.

Choreographer Warren Carlyle appears to have convinced Zaks that “The Music Man” is a dance show; the townsfolk, from kiddies to biddies, spin and kick at the drop of a straw hat.

Though the friendship is still rocky, Jones remains hopeful: "I think when we're old biddies we're going to laugh about it."

Underestimated as an old biddy with a love for knitting, the most famous resident of St. Mary Mead uses her unassuming identity to her advantage.

Once, while distracted by a scolding biddy, my daughter disappeared.