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hobgoblin |
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hobgoblin: see goblin goblin or hobgoblin, in French folklore, small household spirit, similar to the Celtic brownie . Goblins perform household tasks but also can make mischief, such as pulling the covers off sleepers. They like wine and pretty children. ..... Click the link for more information. . hobgoblin 1. an evil or mischievous goblin 2. a bogey; bugbear How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The robbers, who had been not a little frightened by the opening concert, had now no doubt that some frightful hobgoblin had broken in upon them, and scampered away as fast as they could. Some few persons I have met by chance, and sent them home heartily frighted, as from the oddness of my dress and figure they took me for a ghost or a hobgoblin. Help this rascal to set up the coach," sai the hobgoblin to me; then, with a terrific screech at three countrymen at a distance, "Here, you fellows, ain't you ashamed to stand off when a poor woman is in distress? |
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