eukko — meaning in English

English meaning

• crone noun An old woman, especially one seen as withered, unpleasant, or witch-like.
• matron noun An older, often respected woman, especially one seen as dignified or authoritative.

Senses

eukko is used for these senses in English:

• crone (obsolete) An old man, especially one who talks and acts like an old woman.
• matron A mature or elderly woman, especially one of a higher social rank.

crone — full definition

1. noun An old woman, especially one seen as withered, unpleasant, or witch-like.
2. noun In Wiccan and folklore tradition, the archetype of an old, wise woman, one of the three aspects of the Goddess.

matron — full definition

1. noun An older, often respected woman, especially one seen as dignified or authoritative.
2. noun The senior nurse in charge of a hospital ward or unit.

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