Crone

(n.) An old ewe.

(n.) An old woman; -- usually in contempt.

(n.) An old man; especially, a man who talks and acts like an old woman.

校对:莱斯利

• The old crone nichered a laugh under her bonnet and bandage; she then drew out a short black pipe, and lighting it began to smoke. 夏洛蒂·勃朗特. 简·爱.

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