crone
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Of course, she already knew much about oppression from Miss Asthma, a crone quick to mete out punishments like “one long supperless week” when Annie sticks up for herself.
From Slate • Aug. 17, 2024
“One of them said, ‘This old crone is proud of you.’”
From New York Times • May 7, 2023
During her recent appearance on "Salon Talks," Light discussed the allure of her new "terrifying and funny" film, enjoying her "crone years" and what her own dream dinner would be.
From Salon • Nov. 23, 2022
And standing outside it was the crone from the road, holding a bright blue bottle in her gnarled hands.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 14, 2020
Stannis rubbed the back of his neck, “You haggle like a crone with a codfish, Lord Snow. Did Ned Stark father you on some fishwife? How many men?”
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
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