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 Definitions of harridan  [ˈhɑr ɪ dn]  

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Definition of 'harridan' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) harridan
a scolding, vicious woman; hag; shrew.

Etymology:  (1690–1700; perh. alter of F haridelle worn-out horse, gaunt woman)

Definition of 'harridan' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (noun) harridan
a scolding (even vicious) old woman
Definition of 'harridan' Webster Dictionary 

1. (noun) harridan
a worn-out strumpet; a vixenish woman; a hag

'harridan' - Nearby Entries  

harpy  harpy eagle  harquebus  harridan  harried  harrier  harrier eagle  



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