Wailing woman, in folklore Crossword Clue
7 letters · New York Times · Monday, December 15, 1997 · 26-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Monday, December 15, 1997.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · December 15, 1997 · 26-Across · 7 letters
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(Irish folklore) a female spirit who wails to warn of impending death
noun
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