Beldame

Quick meaning: Beldame is a noun meaning (now archaic) An old woman, particularly an ugly one.

Meaning

(now archaic) An old woman, particularly an ugly one.

More Meanings

1. (obsolete) A grandmother.

Example Sentences

[…] have a curiosity to hear my fortune told: therefore, Sam, order the beldame forward.

Justice is an old hobbling beldame, and I can't get her to keep pace with Generosity, for the soul of me.

Suddenly the beldam shrieks as if she's been stuck with a dagger, long rasping insuck of breath: ‘Eeeeeeeee!’

Among the large number of characters are [...] young boys and old knowledgeable beldames familiar with every lubricity, every love charm and potion.

Word Forms

• beldames
• beldam

Synonyms for beldame

Depending on context, synonyms include crone, hag, harridan, beldam, witch.

Antonyms for beldame

Common opposites include belsire, belchild.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include crone, hag, witch, beldam, granny, belsire.

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