czarownica — meaning in English
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English meaning
- besom noun A broom made by tying a bunch of twigs to a long handle.
- gargoyle noun A carved stone figure, often grotesque, that projects from a building and channels rainwater away from the walls.
- hag noun An ugly or frightening old woman, especially one associated with witchcraft in folklore.
- sorceress noun A woman who practises magic, especially one portrayed as glamorous or commanding rather than hag-like (compare "witch").
- witch noun A person, especially in folklore, believed to have magical powers, particularly one who uses them for harmful purposes.
Senses
czarownica is used for these senses in English:
- besom (Scotland, Northern England, derogatory) A troublesome woman.
- gargoyle (pejorative) An ugly woman.
- hag A witch, sorceress, or enchantress; a female wizard.
- sorceress A female sorcerer, especially one who is elegant; compare 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.
besom — full definition
- noun A broom made by tying a bunch of twigs to a long handle.
- noun (informal) A woman seen as annoying or difficult to deal with.
- noun Something used to clean or purify.
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