hagridden

[ hag-rid-n ]

/ ˈhægˌrɪd n /

adjective

worried or tormented, as by a witch.

Nearby words

hagiography, hagiolatry, hagiology, hagioscope, hagler, hagridden, hagride, hague, hague peace conference, hague tribunal, hagueton

Origin of hagridden

First recorded in 1675–85; hag¹ + ridden

Definition for hag-ridden (2 of 2)

hagride

[ hag-rahyd ]

/ ˈhægˌraɪd /

verb (used with object), hag·rode or (Archaic) hag·rid; hag·rid·den or (Archaic) hag·rid; hag·rid·ing.

to afflict with worry, dread, need, or the like; torment.

Origin of hagride

First recorded in 1655–65; hag¹ + ride

Related forms

hag·rid·er, noun

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Examples from the Web for hag-ridden

"I'm not imaginative," he said, "but if I'd been hag-ridden as you have——" He broke off abruptly.
Regiment of Women|Clemence Dane
Then why did he allow himself to be hag-ridden to his ruin by such a creature?
Oscar Wilde, Volume 2 (of 2)|Frank Harris
It is better to be beggared out of hand by a scapegrace nephew, than daily hag-ridden by a peevish uncle.
Every Girl's Library, Volume 8 of 10|Various
I leaned against gaunt houses and saw the dancing waifs yield their poor lives to ugly, hag-ridden music.
Tongues of Conscience|Robert Smythe Hichens

But I carried double weight: jealousy is a heavy hag, and I was hag-ridden morn and eve and all the livelong day to boot.
The Little Red Foot|Robert W. Chambers

British Dictionary definitions for hag-ridden

hag-ridden

adjective

tormented or worried, as if by a witch

facetious (of a man) harassed by women

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