seanchailleach — meaning in English
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English meaning
- crone noun An old woman, especially one seen as withered, unpleasant, or witch-like.
- granny noun An informal, affectionate word for grandmother.
- hag noun An ugly or frightening old woman, especially one associated with witchcraft in folklore.
- witch noun A person, especially in folklore, believed to have magical powers, particularly one who uses them for harmful purposes.
Senses
seanchailleach is used for these senses in English:
- crone An ugly, evil-looking, or frightening old woman; a hag.
- crone (obsolete) An old man, especially one who talks and acts like an old woman.
- granny (colloquial) Any elderly woman, regardless of if she has grandchildren.
- hag A witch, sorceress, or enchantress; a female wizard.
- old dear (endearing, or, patronizing) old woman
- old woman (literally) An elderly woman.
- witch A person (now usually particularly a woman) who uses magical or similar supernatural powers to influence or predict events.
crone — full definition
- noun An old woman, especially one seen as withered, unpleasant, or witch-like.
- noun In Wiccan and folklore tradition, the archetype of an old, wise woman, one of the three aspects of the Goddess.
granny — full definition
- noun An informal, affectionate word for grandmother.
- adj Old-fashioned in style, especially clothing associated with elderly women.