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Word: Hobgoblin
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
mid 16th century: from hob+ goblin
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈhɒbˌɡɒblɪn
Dialects: British English
Definition:
(in mythology and fairy stories) a mischievous imp or sprite.
Short Definition:mischievous imp or sprite
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