ancient marineress
An old woman who bears some resemblance to Coleridge's Ancient Mariner, especially one…An old woman who bears some resemblance to Coleridge's Ancient Mariner, especially one who has an unfortunate history or insists on telling her story.
Meaning
1 sensesAn old woman who bears some resemblance to Coleridge's Ancient Mariner, especially one who has an unfortunate history or insists on telling her story.
Origin
A reference to The Rime of the Ancient Mariner (1798) by Samuel Taylor Coleridge, in whichA reference to The Rime of the Ancient Mariner (1798) by Samuel Taylor Coleridge, in which an old mariner corners a reluctant wedding guest to tell a story of a horrific voyage.
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Forms
plural: ancient marineresses| Singular | ancient marineress |
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See also
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