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noita-akka — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • besom noun A broom made from a bundle of twigs tied onto a shaft.
  • hag noun An ugly or frightening old woman, especially one associated with witchcraft in folklore.

Senses

noita-akka is used for these senses in English:

  • besom (Scotland, Northern England, derogatory) A troublesome woman.
  • hag A witch, sorceress, or enchantress; a female wizard.
  • hag (pejorative) An ugly old woman.

besom — full definition

  1. noun A broom made from a bundle of twigs tied onto a shaft.
  2. noun A troublesome woman.
  3. noun Any cleansing or purifying agent.

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