troll – Originally a witch or sorceress. More…
fly-by-night – Said to be an old term of reproach to a woman signifying that she was a witch, and was extended to “anyone who departs hastily from a recent activity,” especially while owing money. More…
hag – First meant “witch.” More…
witch – In Old English, it was actually wicca and originally (c. 890) was a man who practiced magic or sorcery, who we now call a wizard; by the year 1000, witch came to be defined as “a female magician or sorceress.” More…