The Heksenwaag was the place where witches were weighed. Witches were known to be lighter than normal, in order to fly on a broom. People accused of witchcraft could go to a heksenwaag to be weighed and receive a certificate declaring them to be of normal weight, which they could then show to their accusers.
Hi Yvette – I may not always leave a comment, but I really enjoy reading your blog, especially the Dutch terms. I have only one aunt (war bride of my uncle) who is Dutch from Groningen and I like how there is so much to find online – just wish I could read the Dutch newspapers hahaha.