hag

hag · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A witch or sorceress, especially an ugly or malicious one.

  2. 2.

    (derogatory) An ugly or unpleasant old woman.

Forms

plural: hags

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    old hag — a derogatory term for an elderly woman

Related words

See also: crone, witch
Synonyms: crone, harridan, witch

Etymology

From Old English hægtesse ("witch, fury"), related to German Hexe ("witch").