"Crone" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Crones [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} Crone (plural Crones)
  1. (Wicca) One of the triune goddesses of the Lady in Wicca alongside the Mother and Maiden, representing an old woman. Derived forms: cronehood
    Sense id: en-Crone-en-noun-ox1qgOHX Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries, Gods, Wicca Topics: Wicca, lifestyle, religion

Inflected forms

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