1. an ugly or unpleasant old woman
Usage: often offensive
2. a witch or sorceress
Usage: folklore

Examples

• The fairy tale featured an evil hag who lived in the forest.
• Children dressed as witches and hags for Halloween.
• The old hag in the story cast a spell on the prince.
• Local legends spoke of a hag who haunted the swamp.
• The villagers feared the hag’s magical powers.
• In folklore, a hag often appears as a wise but frightening figure.