hag
Hag (noun) means an ugly or frightening old woman, especially one associated with witchcraft in folklore. Example: “In the fairy tale, a hag offers the girl a poisoned apple.”
How to use hag
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA witch-like or unpleasant old woman in folklore; also used as an insult.
Strongly insulting when used of a real person; mostly encountered today in fairy tales and folklore.
Word forms
hagged past tense, hagged past tense, hags plural, hags plural, hags singular, hags singular
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In the fairy tale, a _____ offers the girl a poisoned apple.
Etymology
Origin debated, likely from Old English haegtesse ("witch, fury").
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What does “hag” mean?
The word “hag” means an ugly or frightening old woman, especially one associated with witchcraft in folklore. In plain terms, a witch-like or unpleasant old woman in folklore; also used as an insult.
How do you pronounce “hag”?
“Hag” is pronounced HAG (/ˈhæɡ/ in IPA).
How do you use “hag” in a sentence?
Here is “hag” used in a sentence: “In the fairy tale, a hag offers the girl a poisoned apple.”
What part of speech is “hag”?
“Hag” is a noun.
Where does the word “hag” come from?
The word “hag” comes from Old English. Origin debated, likely from Old English haegtesse ("witch, fury").