Definitions for harridan

harridan har·ri·dan

Spelling: [hahr-i-dn]
IPA: /ˈhɑr ɪ dn/

Harridan is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 12 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 12 points.

You can make 158 anagrams from letters in harridan (aadhinrr).

Definitions for harridan

noun

  1. a scolding, vicious woman; hag; shrew.

Origin of harridan

1690-1700; perhaps alteration of French haridelle thin, worn-out horse, large, gaunt woman (compared with the initial element of haras stud farm, though derivation is unclear)

Examples for harridan

She was suddenly convinced there was no reason to play Martha as harridan.

I see—old offenders; oh, your humble servant, Mrs. harridan!

I have been all my days a dead hand at a harridan, I never saw the one yet that could resist me.

It was an interesting speculation whether in twenty years she would develop into a harridan or a woman of unusual character.

Ye did not see her, nor know ye if she is old or young, harridan or angel.

It was her keeper who tore her away in the end, cling as she would to Michael, screaming all the while like a harridan.

She was undeniably impressive, almost formidable, he conceded privately, with a touch of the shrew and harridan.

Charles listened dully as the curse was droned, nor was he surprised when the harridan fell, blasted by it.

The harridan believed he was making fun of her, and uttering energetical "Der Teufels!"

Though he did call Lady Eardham a harridan, he resolved that he would keep his promise for the following morning.

Word Value for harridan
Scrable

12

Words with friends

12

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