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An old woman, later especially one who tells old wives' tales. [from 9th c.]

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Meaning

  • [Noun]
  • An old woman, later especially one who tells old wives' tales. [from 9th c.]
  • Any of various marine fishes [from 16th c.]:
  • (Canada, US, now rare) The long-tailed duck, Clangula hyemalis. [from 17th c.]
  • (Scotland) A chimney cap to prevent smoking. [from 19th c.]

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