Beldam
Beldam ({not transcribed}) , noun
[Prefix bel-, denoting relationship + dame mother: compare French belledame fair lady, Italian belladonna. See Belle, and Dame.]
1.
Grandmother; -- corresponding to belsire.
To show the beldam daughters of her daughter.
2.
An old woman in general; especially, an ugly old woman; a hag.
Around the beldam all erect they hang.
Also: Beldame