English Explanatory Dictionary

harridan

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A vicious and scolding woman, especially an older one.

Pronunciation

/ˈhæɹ.ɪ.dən/ /ˈhɛɹ.ɪ.dən/ en-us-harridan.ogg

Word forms

harridan harridans

Etymology

Perhaps a modification of French haridelle (“old horse, nag”).

Synonyms

battle axe bitch brim brimstone cat crow dragon faggot fishwife harpy harridan hellcat jade nag nudnik scold she-devil shrew termagant virago vixen witch
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