påskkärring
Swedish
/²pɔskˌɕɛrɪŋ/
noun
Definitions
- (Easter) a witch who flies to the island of Blåkulla on a broomstick during Easter
- (Easter) a child dressed up as such a witch during Easter, walking around the neighborhood knocking on doors, asking for candy or money
Etymology
Compound from Swedish påsk (Easter) + Swedish kärring (hag).
Origin
Swedish
kärring
Gloss
hag