harridan

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English

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Etymology

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

Pronunciation

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  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˈhæɹ.ɪ.dən/
  • (US) IPA(key): /ˈhæɹ.ɪ.dən/, /ˈhɛɹ.ɪ.dən/
  • Audio (US):(file)

Noun

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harridan (plural harridans)

  1. A vicious and scolding woman, especially an older one.
    Synonyms: see Thesaurus:shrew

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