harridan

== English == === Etymology === Perhaps a modification of French haridelle (“old horse, nag”). === Pronunciation === (UK) IPA(key): /ˈhæɹ.ɪ.dən/ (US) IPA(key): /ˈhæɹ.ɪ.dən/, /ˈhɛɹ.ɪ.dən/ === Noun === harridan (plural harridans) A vicious and scolding woman, especially an older one. Synonyms: see Thesaurus:shrew ==== Translations ====