madwoman

Definition

A woman who is insane or mentally disturbed.

Etymology

From mad + -woman.

Example Sentences

• "but there seemed to be no reality in the whole scene except poor little Miss Flite, the madwoman, standing on a bench and nodding at it."
• "A madwoman with cropped hair and staring eyes stumbled into the column just ahead of our party, shouted words no one could understand, and fled among the trees."