Meaning & use
crone
In folklore, an old woman, often portrayed as either sinister or wise from long experience.
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The fairy tale featured a crone who offered the traveler a cursed apple.
In many myths, the crone represents wisdom gained through age and hardship.
A note on using this word
Historically an insulting term, though some modern writing reclaims 'crone' as a symbol of wisdom in old age.
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