Beldam
Pronunciation : Bel"dam Bel"dame
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [Pref. bel-, denoting relationship + dame mother: cf. F. belledame fair lady, It. belladonna. See Belle, and Dame.]
Definition : 1. Grandmother; -- corresponding to belsire. To show the beldam daughters of her daughter. Shak.
2. An old woman in general; especially, an ugly old woman; a hag. Around the beldam all erect they hang. Akenside.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913