häxa — meaning in English

English meaning

• hag noun An ugly or frightening old woman, especially one associated with witchcraft in folklore.
• 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

häxa is used for these senses in English:

• hag A witch, sorceress, or enchantress; a female wizard.
• hex A witch.
• witch A person (now usually particularly a woman) who uses magical or similar supernatural powers to influence or predict events.

hex — full definition

1. verb To cast a spell on someone, especially a harmful or evil one; to bewitch.
2. noun An evil spell or curse.
3. noun A hexagon-shaped space on a board game, used in strategy and wargaming.

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