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Hexe — 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.
  • hex verb To cast a spell on someone, especially a harmful or evil one; to bewitch.
  • witch noun A person, especially in folklore, believed to have magical powers, particularly one who uses them for harmful purposes.

Senses

Hexe is used for these senses in English:

  • hag A witch, sorceress, or enchantress; a female wizard.
  • hag (pejorative) An ugly old woman.
  • harridan A vicious and scolding woman, especially an older one.
  • hex A witch.
  • witch A person (now usually particularly a woman) who uses magical or similar supernatural powers to influence or predict events.
  • witch (figurative, chiefly, derogatory) An ugly or unpleasant woman.

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