noun
grimalkin
Grimalkin (noun) means a cat, particularly an old female one.
noun
1
A cat, particularly an old female one.
2
An unpleasant, bad-tempered old woman.
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Etymology
Made up of grey and malkin, literally "grey-haired cat" or "grey-haired woman".
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What is the meaning of grimalkin?
"grimalkin" (noun) means a cat, particularly an old female one.
What is another word for grimalkin?
Other words for "grimalkin" include beldame, bat, bag, granny, babushka, crone.
What are the different meanings of grimalkin?
"grimalkin" has 2 main meanings: 1. A cat, particularly an old female one; 2. An unpleasant, bad-tempered old woman.
