Etymology

harridan

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Today it means: A vicious and scolding woman, especially an older one. Full definition →

French haridelle
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The story

  1. French · derived fromharidelle“old horse, nag”
  2. English todayharridan

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

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