First Known Use: 1830
Dictionary
1hex
verb \ˈheks\
Definition of HEX
intransitive verb
: to practice witchcraft
transitive verb
1
: to put a hex on
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Origin of HEX
Pennsylvania German hexe, from German hexen, from Hexe witch, from Old High German hagzissa; akin to Middle English hagge hag
2hex
noun
Definition of HEX
1
: a person who practices witchcraft
First Known Use of HEX
1856
Other Occult Terms
3hex
adjective
4hex
adjective or noun
Definition of HEX
First Known Use of HEX
1970
5hex
abbreviation
Definition of HEX
hexagon
HEX Defined for Kids
hex
noun \ˈheks\
Definition of HEX for Kids
: a harmful spell : jinx
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