Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hag
Noun
/hæɡ/
Definition
A hag is an old woman, often depicted as being ugly or evil.
Examples
- In the story, the prince was warned to avoid the hag who lived in the forest.
- The old woman was often referred to as a hag by the villagers, though her kindness was known by few.
Meaning
The term is often used in folklore and fairy tales to describe a witch or a sinister old woman.
Synonyms
- witch
- crone
- old woman
- shrew
