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Hag
A hag (or crone) is a kind of malevolent, wizened old woman, or a kind of fairy having the appearance of such a woman, often found in folklore and children's tales such as Hansel and Gretel.Katharine Briggs, An Encyclopedia of Fairies, Hobgoblins, Brownies, Boogies, and Other Supernatural Creatures, "Hags", p216.
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