kreng
Dutch (Brabantic)
/krɛŋ/
noun
Definitions
- (literally) A cadaver, carcass, corpse, especially when in a state of decay; in particular an animal corpse
- (figuratively) A bitch, shrew, hateful female
- (figuratively) A malicious and contemptible person
Etymology
Inherited from Middle Dutch krenge derived from Old French carogne (carrion).
Origin
Old French
carogne
Gloss
carrion