what is an crone?

Answer 1

Definition:

1. offensive term: an offensive term that deliberately insults a woman's age, appearance, and temperament ( insult )

2. woman over 40: a woman aged over 40 ( approving; used by one woman to another )

Or

The word Crone, in its most simplistic sense, designates an old woman, a woman past her childbearing years, a post-menopausal woman. Today, the most common definition of a Crone is a “wise old woman.” Thus, a Crone is a woman who has moved past mid-life and who acknowledges her survivorship, embraces her age, learns from the examined experience of her life, and, most likely, appreciates the wrinkles on her face.

Answer 2

the crone is the last stage in the cycle of a woman. she's the old lady. crone isn't a bad thing, just the last part of life for a woman.

Answer 3

Calling someone a old crone started in the middle ages and it was at one time a respectful title that was given to people regardless of their ages. At a much later date the name crone was given to people that hung out with bad people male or female...... Now that word has has become a negative contention that has been given to older people that can no longer walk tall and strong like the did in their youth. It is a shame that the young and middle aged people no longer respect their elder. and this world is paying a high price for their cruelty and disrespect they have for almost all members of mankind.................................

Answer 4

A crone is a woman is wise due to a full life. She is able to give advice that nurtures humanity with integrity.She is no longer of childbearing abilities.

Answer 5

a crone is an old woman

Answer 6

the third phase of a ladies life she is first a maiden ( youth ) a woman ( adult ) and then an old crone ( grandmother and ancient full of wisdom and knowledge )

Answer 7

"old" crone is normaly how its used. A crwn is an old er women usuely of the grumpy perswasion...doesnt have children & maybe a little mean, but withered

Answer 8

i'm with karaline! not a bad thing at all, just a part of our cycle--which of course is linked to the cycle of the moon...the cycle for us is maiden...mother...crone.

Answer 9

A woman who has earned a lot of insight and experience

Answer 10

Awitch that as reached menopause. They are believed to have great power and wisdom