BELDAM

beldam. beldam, parent, or maister:

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beldam. Beldam, n. a hag, old or scolding woman, fine

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{ Bel″dam Bel″dame } (�), n. [[Pref. bel-, denoting relationship + dame mother: cf. F. belledame fair lady, It. belladonna. See Belle, and Dame.]] 1. 1. Grandmother; — corresponding to belsire.
To show the beldam daughters of her daughter. Shak. 2. 2. An old woman in general; especially, an ugly old woman; a hag.
Around the beldam all erect they hang. Akenside.