| beldam beldame | 1. Grandmother; corresponding to belsire. "To show the beldam daughters of her daughter." (Shak) 2. An old woman in general; especially, an ugly old woman; a hag. "Around the beldam all erect they hang." (Akenside) Origin: Pref. Bel-, denoting relationship + dame mother: cf. F. Belledame fair lady, It. Belladonna. See Belle, and Dame. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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