Crone
/kroʊn/noun
An old woman, often depicted as withered or hag-like, associated with magic or folklore.
Did you know?In folklore, crones are often seen as wise women or healers, wielding power over life, death, and nature — embodying the archetype of the 'Wise Old Woman'.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*ger-
“to be old, to grow old.”
Old English
Old English
crōna
“an old woman or hag.”
Middle English
Middle English
crone
“a term for an old woman, often with magical connotations.”
16th Century
English
crone
“a woman of advanced age, sometimes associated with witchcraft or malice.”
Modern English
English
crone
“an old woman, particularly one viewed as being ugly or sinister.”