[1] : The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

beldam \bel"dam\ beldame \bel"dame\, n. pref. bel-, denoting
   relationship + dame mother: cf. f. belledame fair lady, it.
   belladonna. see belle, and dame.
   1913 webster
   1. grandmother; -- corresponding to belsire.
      1913 webster

            to show the beldam daughters of her daughter.
                                                  --shak.
      1913 webster

   2. an old woman in general; especially, an ugly old woman; a
      hag.

   syn: hag, beldam, witch, crone.
        1913 webster

              around the beldam all erect they hang. --akenside.
        1913 webster
see also:
belle dame 

[2] : WordNet (r) 2.0

beldame
     n 1: an ugly evil-looking old woman syn: hag, beldam, witch,
           crone
     2: a woman of advanced age syn: beldam
see also:
hag beldam witch crone 

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