Crone

Pronunciation: /kroʊn/

Definitions of crone

noun an old woman who is thin and ugly

Example Sentences

A1 The old crone lived in a small cottage by the woods.

A2 The villagers were afraid of the crone who lived on the outskirts of town.

B1 The crone was known for her healing remedies made from herbs and plants.

B2 Legend has it that the crone possessed magical powers to foresee the future.

C1 The crone's wisdom and knowledge were sought after by many seeking guidance.

C2 The crone's presence in the village was a source of comfort and reassurance for the residents.

Examples of crone in a Sentence

formal The crone lived alone in a small cottage at the edge of the village.

informal I heard that old crone down the street has a lot of cats.

slang That crone is always gossiping about everyone in town.

figurative The crone of the forest was said to possess magical powers.

Grammatical Forms of crone

• past tense: croned
• plural: crones
• comparative: cronier
• superlative: croniest
• present tense: crone
• future tense: will crone
• perfect tense: have croned
• continuous tense: is croning
• singular: crone
• positive degree: crone
• infinitive: to crone
• gerund: croning
• participle: croned

Origin and Evolution of crone

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'crone' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old North French word 'carogne' meaning carrion or an old sheep.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to an old woman, especially one who is disagreeable or malicious. Over time, the word has evolved to be more neutral or even empowering in some contexts, referring to a wise older woman.