Synonyms for harridan

Grammar : Noun

Spell : hahr-i-dn

Phonetic Transcription : ˈhɑr ɪ dn

Définition of harridan

Origin : 1700, "one that is half Whore, half Bawd" ["Dictionary of the Canting Crew"]; "a decayed strumpet" [Johnson], probably from French haridelle "a poore tit, or leane ill-favored jade," [Cotgrave, 1611], in French from 16c., of unknown origin.

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Example sentences :

I see—old offenders; oh, your humble servant, Mrs. Harridan!
Extract from : « The Adventures of Roderick Random » by Tobias Smollett

Ye did not see her, nor know ye if she is old or young, harridan or angel.
Extract from : « The Fair God » by Lew Wallace

I have been all my days a dead hand at a harridan, I never saw the one yet that could resist me.
Extract from : « The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 23 (of 25) » by Robert Louis Stevenson

Though he did call Lady Eardham a harridan, he resolved that he would keep his promise for the following morning.
Extract from : « Ralph the Heir » by Anthony Trollope

She was undeniably impressive, almost formidable, he conceded privately, with a touch of the shrew and harridan.
Extract from : « A Traveler in Time » by August Derleth

Charles listened dully as the curse was droned, nor was he surprised when the harridan fell, blasted by it.
Extract from : « The Syndic » by C.M. Kornbluth

It was her keeper who tore her away in the end, cling as she would to Michael, screaming all the while like a harridan.
Extract from : « Michael, Brother of Jerry » by Jack London

It was an interesting speculation whether in twenty years she would develop into a harridan or a woman of unusual character.
Extract from : « The Sheriff's Son » by William MacLeod Raine

The harridan believed he was making fun of her, and uttering energetical "Der Teufels!"
Extract from : « Tartarin of Tarascon » by Alphonse Daudet

And that Mignon, who goes loafing about the pavement in behalf of his harridan of a wife, whom nobody wants because she's so lean!
Extract from : « Nana, The Miller's Daughter, Captain Burle, Death of Olivier Becaille » by Emile Zola

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