Hag

Pronunciation: /hæɡ/

Definitions of hag

noun an ugly or evil-looking old woman, often portrayed as a witch or sorceress

Example Sentences

A1 The old hag lived in a small cottage in the woods.

A2 The wicked hag cast a spell on the prince.

B1 The villagers were afraid of the hag who lived on the outskirts of town.

B2 The hag was rumored to have magical powers that could heal the sick.

C1 The hag's knowledge of herbal remedies was renowned throughout the kingdom.

C2 Despite her appearance as an old hag, she possessed great wisdom and insight.

Examples of hag in a Sentence

formal The old hag lived alone in the small cottage at the edge of the village.

informal I heard that crazy old hag down the street yelling at her cats again.

slang That hag at the office always has something negative to say.

figurative The weight of her guilt hung over her like a dark hag, haunting her every move.

Grammatical Forms of hag

• past tense: hagged
• plural: hags
• comparative: haggier
• superlative: haggiest
• present tense: hag
• future tense: will hag
• perfect tense: have hagged
• continuous tense: is hagging
• singular: hag
• positive degree: hag
• infinitive: to hag
• gerund: hagging
• participle: hagged

Origin and Evolution of hag

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'hag' originated from Middle English, derived from Old English 'hægtesse' meaning witch or fury.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'hag' has evolved to refer to an old, ugly, and malicious woman, often associated with witchcraft or supernatural powers.