crone
Example Sentences
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“Survive the night or become a part of it,” a crone whispers to Clover during her second loop, and therein lies the key to their survival.
From Los Angeles Times
Unlike Eugène Delacroix’s 1830 image of a beautiful and bare-breasted personification of French freedom, Kollwitz’s crone is shown from the back, her sinewy arms raised and hands clenched urgently, practically launching herself into the crowd.
From New York Times
True enough; and I’m happy to report that there is no resemblance whatsoever between these patchwork crones and the artist.
From New York Times
“One of them said, ‘This old crone is proud of you.’”
From New York Times
A housesitter must reckon with a pair of crones — or are they maidens?
From Washington Post
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
