(colloquial) an old woman, sometimes used disparagingly; in older literature, often referred to an elderly female servant

(colloquial) a woman who is resting at home during the month after giving birth

lesser wife or concubine in a polygamous household

to hit on or chase after young women; to hang around with girls

A traditional hot-water bottle or bed warmer, usually made of metal or porcelain, placed under blankets to warm the feet; often used in historical contexts.

witch or sorceress, often acting as a medium or healer in folk religion

An elderly female clown role in traditional Chinese theater.

a woman's foot-binding bandages; a long-winded and boring speech or piece of writing