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helleveeg — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • hag noun An ugly or frightening old woman, especially one associated with witchcraft in folklore.
  • harridan noun A vicious and scolding woman, especially an older one.
  • scold verb To criticize someone sharply, usually for doing something wrong.

Senses

helleveeg is used for these senses in English:

  • hag A fury; a she-monster.
  • harridan A vicious and scolding woman, especially an older one.
  • scold A person who habitually scolds, in particular a troublesome and angry woman.
  • she-devil (figuratively) A woman whose bad temper, cruelty or wicked ways are so extreme as to evoke an image of the devil.

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