Hag

/hæɡ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

An old woman, often considered to be ugly or unpleasant.

The villagers whispered tales of the hag who lived in the dark forest.

A witch or sorceress, often depicted as malevolent.

In folklore, the hag cast spells on those who dared to trespass her domain.

A term used to refer disdainfully to a woman, often implying she is spiteful or malicious.

She called her ex-friend a hag after their bitter argument over the shared project.

Middle English 'hagge', from Old English 'haggen' meaning 'to haggle' or 'to harass'.

hags in folklore

Refers to the portrayal of hags as witches with magical abilities.

stone the hag

An expression denoting a harsh or unjust action against a woman perceived as a witch.

hag-ridden

Being oppressed or tormented, historically thought to be by a witch.

witch

A person, often female, believed to have magical powers.

crone

A derogatory term for an old woman, often depicted as malicious.

sorceress

A woman who practices sorcery; a female magician.

An unattractive or unpleasant woman.

Don't be such a hag, lighten up!

A term used jokingly among friends to refer to one another in a playful manner.

Hey, hag! What are you up to today?