Hag: meaning, definitions and examples

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hag

 

[ hรฆษก ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

evil spirit

A hag is an evil spirit or witch-like creature in folklore and fairy tales. Hags are often depicted as old, ugly women who cast spells and bring misfortune to people. They are commonly associated with dark magic and malevolent intentions.

Synonyms

crone, sorceress, witch

Examples of usage

  • The old hag put a curse on the village.
  • The hag cackled with glee as she brewed her potion.
Context #2 | Noun

an unpleasant or ugly old woman

In modern usage, a hag can also refer to an unpleasant or ugly old woman. This derogatory term is often used to insult or belittle a woman based on her appearance or behavior, especially when she is perceived as cranky or mean.

Synonyms

crone, harridan, shrew

Examples of usage

  • Don't listen to that old hag, she's always complaining.
  • She's such a hag, constantly spreading rumors.

Translations

Translations of the word "hag" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น abraรงo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เคฒเฅ‡ เคฒเค—เคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Umarmung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pelukan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพะฑั–ะนะผะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ uล›cisk

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒใ‚ฐ (hagu)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท cรขlin

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ abrazo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kucaklama

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํฌ์˜น (poong)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนู†ุงู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ objetรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ objatie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‹ฅๆŠฑ (yลngbร o)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ objem

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ faรฐmlag

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›าฑัˆะฐา›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฉแƒแƒฎแƒฃแƒขแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qucaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ abrazo

Etymology

The word 'hag' has its origins in Old English, where it originally meant 'witch' or 'fury'. Over time, the meaning evolved to include the concept of an ugly or unpleasant old woman. The association of hags with supernatural powers and malevolence has persisted in folklore and literature throughout history.

See also: haggle.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,188, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.