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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.
  • noun nagger
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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