crone
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“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
Confronting one leads them to Daciana, one of the true ancients, a shriveled crone to whom Claudia offers hope and a few drops of her blood.
From Salon ● May 13, 2024
“One of them said, ‘This old crone is proud of you.’”
From New York Times ● May 7, 2023
“And one,” said a crone in a violet tokar.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
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