Definitions for harridans

harridans har·ri·dan

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

Harridans is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 12 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 12 points.

You can make 328 anagrams from letters in harridans (aadhinrrs).

Definitions for harridans

noun

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

Origin of harridans

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 harridans

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Word Value for harridans
Scrable

12

Words with friends

12

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