Meaning & use
hags
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Ugly, frightening old women, often depicted as witch-like in folklore.
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The story's three hags brewed potions around a bubbling cauldron.
He used "hags" as a crude insult, which everyone found unkind.
A note on using this word
While rooted in folklore, "hag" is now often used as a derogatory insult toward women and should be used with care.
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witchescrones
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