Cailleach - Wikipedia In Gaelic (Irish, Scottish and Manx) myth, the Cailleach (Irish: [ˈkal̠ʲəx, kəˈl̠ʲax], Scottish Gaelic: [ˈkʰaʎəx]) is a divine hag, associated with the creation of the landscape and with the weather, especially storms and winter
Hag | Fairy Tales, Witchcraft Superstition | Britannica hag, in European folklore, an ugly and malicious old woman who practices witchcraft, with or without supernatural powers; hags are often said to be aligned with the devil or the dead
hag, n. ¹ meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English Dictionary There are 13 meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun hag, five of which are labelled obsolete, and two of which are considered derogatory See ‘Meaning use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence
hag — Wordorigins. org The word hag, like the woman it represents, is old, tracing back to Old English, but hag does not appear to be a very common word until the sixteenth century, when it underwent an explosion of usage and popularity
Hag - Definition, Meaning, and Examples in English A hag is an evil spirit or witch-like creature in folklore and fairy tales Hags are often depicted as old, ugly women who cast spells and bring misfortune to people
Hag - definition of hag by The Free Dictionary Define hag hag synonyms, hag pronunciation, hag translation, English dictionary definition of hag n 1 Offensive An old woman considered to be ugly or frightening