# harridan

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈhæɹ.ɪ.dən/

## Definitions
1. A vicious and scolding woman, especially an older one.

## Etymology
Perhaps a modification of French haridelle (“old horse, nag”).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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