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beldam

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  1. 1. n. Alt. of Beldame Source: opted
  2. 2. n. an ugly evil-looking old woman Source: wordnet
  3. 3. n. a woman of advanced age Source: wordnet
  4. 4. 1. Grandmother; -- corresponding to belsire. To show the beldam daughters of her daughter. Shak. 2. An old woman in general; especially, an ugly old woman; a hag. Around the beldam all erect they hang. Akenside. Source: webster
  5. 5. n an ugly evil-looking old woman n a woman of advanced age Source: ecdict

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