Croning
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Croning is a noun meaning A Wiccan or feminist ceremony that recognizes older women as wise and experienced "crones".
Meaning
A Wiccan or feminist ceremony that recognizes older women as wise and experienced "crones".
Example Sentences
In many traditions, passage rites mark the passage into later maturity, but some feel that the emphasis placed on "cronings" and similar rituals lessen ^([sic]) the experiences for people at other stages of life, or even discredit those people.
Word Forms
- cronings
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include beldame, hag, witch, beldam, newcomer, beginner.
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