Crone (krōn), n. [OD. kronie, karonie, an old sheep, OF. carogne, F. charogne, carrion (also F. carogne ill-natured woman.). See Carrion, and Crony.] 1. An old ewe. Tusser.
2. An old woman; — usually in contempt.
But still the crone was constant to her note.
Dryden.
3. An old man; especially, a man who talks and acts like an old woman.
The old crone lived in a hovel,... which his master had given him.
W. Irving.
A few old battered crones of office.
Beaconsfield.