Crony

Definitions

1. A close friend.
   informal
2. An old woman; a crone.
   obsolete
3. A trusted companion or partner in a criminal organization.
   informal

Equivalents

Examples

“Rip now resumed his old walks and habits; he soon found many of his former cronies, though all rather the worse for the wear⟳ and tear⟳ of time; and preferred making friends among the rising generation, with whom he soon grew into great favour.”

“Marry⟳ not an old crony.”

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