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grimalkin

Grimalkin (noun) means a cat, especially an elderly female.

noun
1
A cat, especially an elderly female.
2
A bad-tempered old woman; a crone.
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Etymology

From grey + malkin; literally "grey-haired cat" or "grey-haired woman".

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What is the meaning of grimalkin?

"grimalkin" (noun) means a cat, especially an elderly female.

What are the different meanings of grimalkin?

"grimalkin" has 2 main meanings: 1. A cat, especially an elderly female; 2. A bad-tempered old woman; a crone.

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