hag

Meanings

• noun

  An old woman, often with witches' characteristics, who is believed to have supernatural powers or malevolent intent.

  - "The hag lived in the forest, feared by all the villagers."
  - "Legend has it that the witch was once a beautiful woman who turned into a hag after making a deal with the devil."

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Pronunciation

1. /hæɡ/
   
   
   
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2. /hæɡ/
   
   
   
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3. /hæɡ/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

borer , hagfish , myxinid , sleepmarken , slime eel , sucker , bird cherry , hackberry , hagdon , haglet , shearwater

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with hag
rag , drag , tag

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Variants

List of all variants of hag that leads to same result
hag , haggish , hags , Hag

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Etymology

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Old English hagia, from hagian, to hag or bewitch.

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Trivia

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1. In some cultures, hags are believed to protect homes and families from harm.

2. The term 'hag' is also used as a derogatory term for an old woman who is considered unpleasant or unattractive.

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Related Concepts

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1. Witch: A woman who practices magic, especially black magic. Witches are often depicted as having similar characteristics to hags.

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Culture

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In folklore and literature, hags are often depicted as malevolent, ugly old women with warts, long noses, and shaggy hair. They are believed to have the power to cast spells and curse people. Hags have been a popular archetype in literature and art, from Shakespeare's Macbeth to Disney's Hansel and Gretel.

How to Memorize "hag"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize an old woman with warts, a long nose, and shaggy hair. Imagine her cackling and casting spells.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'hag' with the image of an old, ugly woman with supernatural powers.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that HAG stands for 'Horrifying, Ancient, Grotesque'.

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