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Harridan

A worn-out strumpet; a vixenish woman; a hag.

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Nag 76% connected

A small horse; a pony; hence, any horse.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Scold 76% connected

To find fault or rail with rude clamor; to brawl; to utter harsh, rude, boisterous rebuke; to chide sharply or coarsely; -- often with at; as, to sco…

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Scolder 76% connected

One who scolds.

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