Hexe
/ˈhɛksə/noun
A witch or sorceress, often associated with magic and the supernatural.
Did you know?In medieval times, 'Hexe' was feared not just as a witch, but as a powerful figure capable of both healing and cursing, reflecting the duality of magic.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Germanic
PGmc
*hēksō
“A magical woman or enchantress.”
Old High German
OHG
hehsa
“A witch or sorceress.”
Middle High German
MHG
hexe
“A woman with magical powers, often used in pejorative contexts.”
Modern German
German
Hexe
“A term for a witch, with cultural associations of sorcery and the occult.”