Associations to the word «Crony»

Wiktionary

CRONY, noun. (informal) Close friend.
CRONY, noun. (informal) Trusted companion or partner in a criminal organization.
CRONY, noun. (obsolete) An old woman; a crone.

Dictionary definition

CRONY, noun. A close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities.

Wise words

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John Adams