How the French language influenced English with the word 'harridan'

'Harridan' is a word borrowed from French 'haridelle'. The word entered the English language some time around 1678.

harridan [noun] [1678]

Shrew

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Etymology: Perhaps modification of French 'haridelle' old horse, gaunt woman

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