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Hobgoblin synonyms

hŏb'gŏb'lĭn

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fairy (related)
A mythical being who had magical powers, known in many sizes and descriptions, although often depicted in modern illustrations only as small and spritely with gauze-like wings; A sprite.
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elf
A small child or being, esp. a mischievous one
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imp
A young or inferior devil; a malevolent supernatural creature, similar to a demon but smaller and less powerful. [from 16th c.]
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ogre
(Mythology) A type of brutish giant from folk tales that eats human flesh.
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bugbear (related)
An imaginary hobgoblin or terror used to frighten children into good conduct
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apparition
The definition of an apparition is an unusual sight or the shadowy image of someone who has died.
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bogey
(Golf) Par, esp. for an average player
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bugaboo
Alternative spelling of bug-a-boo.
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demon
The definition of a demon is an evil spirit or a person or thing who is evil, or a person who does something with great enthusiasm and skill.
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goblin
A grotesque elfin creature of folklore, thought to work mischief or evil.
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puck
(Astronomy) One of the satellites of the planet Uranus
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pug
The footprint of an animal. (Also pugmark) (From the Hindi for 'foot', related to Sanskrit 'padh' and Greek 'ped')
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spook
A scare or fright.
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sprite
(Folklore) An imaginary being or spirit, as a fairy, elf, or goblin
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hob
(UK) The top cooking surface on a cooker. It typically comprises several cooking elements (often four), also known as 'rings'.
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howling (related)
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Kidditunes (related)
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goodtime (related)
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  • Shakespeare was the son of Hobgoblin by Aleppo, and consequently the male line of the Darley Arabian would come through these horses instead of through Bartlett's Childers, Squirt, and Marske; the Stud-Book, however, says that Marske was the sire of Eclipse.

  • Also mouth blown uilleann pipe practice chanter as used to be supplied by hobgoblin.

  • Vulgar materialism sneers at the problem; duty is a fraud or hobgoblin, a mere superstition.

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