The phrase "old crone" refers to an elderly woman, often depicted as ugly, with specific negative qualities like being cunning or unpleasant. Full definition
Similarly, those who know me will also know that even a hard - hearted old crone like myself is not immune to the considerable aesthetic charms of Tone. (totalpolitics.com)
We'll cackle like a couple of old crones over inappropriate things leaving our husbands despairing. (sarahbessey.com)
Maybe I could just suck the soup out of it, like some wizened old crone. (family-friends-food.com)