har·ri·dan
/ˈhɑr
ɪdn/ 
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a scolding, vicious woman; hag; shrew.
Origin:
1690–1700; perhaps alteration of French haridelle thin, worn-out horse, large, gaunt woman (compared with the initial element of haras stud farm, though derivation is unclear)
1690–1700; perhaps alteration of French haridelle thin, worn-out horse, large, gaunt woman (compared with the initial element of haras stud farm, though derivation is unclear)
—Synonyms
nag, virago, scold.
nag, virago, scold.