beldame
English
/ˈbɛldəm/
noun
Definitions
- (obsolete) A grandmother.
- (now) An old woman, particularly an ugly one.
Etymology
Derived from Middle English bel (fine) derived from Old French bele (beauty, beautiful).
Origin
Old French
bele
Gloss
beauty, beautiful
Concept
Semantic Field
Emotions and values
Ontological Category
Property