Question

Read the dictionary entry.

Beldam-n.
1. an old, usually ugly, woman;
2. Obs. grandmother.
Origin:
1400-50; late ME
Which of these does this entry tell you about this word?
A. It was introduced in the 1500s.
B. It used to mean grandmother but no longer does.
C. The second syllable is pronounced "duhm."
D. In Middle English "bel" meant old.

Answer 1

B. It used to mean grandmother but no longer does...

Answer 2

I think it's B though beldam means an old malicious woman.