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   Hob·gob·lin

   /ˈhäbˌɡäblən/

   

   noun

   • 1. (in mythology and fairy tales) a mischievous imp or sprite.
   • ▪ a fearsome mythical creature.

   Word Origin mid 16th century: from hob2 + goblin.

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   What does Hobgoblin mean?

   • Definition of hobgoblin noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary (in stories) a small ugly creature that likes to trick people or cause trouble Definition of hobgoblin noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   What is a hobgoblin myth?

   • A hobgoblin is a mischievous, yet generally benign nature spirit, a sort of miniaturized version of an elf, goblin, or fairy, depending on the folklore involved. Myths and legends about hobgoblins vary widely, with many folklore traditions having their own distinct versions, which can sometimes be a bit confusing.

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   What is the difference between a goblin and a hobgoblin?

   • The lines in question are: “Gobelyn made is gerner of gromene mawe.” The bastards are gluttons and drink until dawn. “A goblin sets his storehouse in a young man’s stomach.”) A hobgoblin is pretty much the same creature. The hob- element comes from a familiar form of the name Robin or Robert.

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   When was Hobgoblin first used?

   • The earliest known use of the noun hobgoblin is in the mid 1500s. OED's earliest evidence for hobgoblin is from 1530, in the writing of John Palsgrave, teacher and scholar of languages. hobgoblin is formed within English, by compounding.

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   3 days ago · 1. something causing superstitious fear; a bogy. 2. a mischievous goblin. 3. (cap.)

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   Definition of hobgoblin noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   What does the noun hobgoblin mean? There are four meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun hobgoblin. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. hobgoblin has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. mythology (mid 1500s) animals (late 1700s) Entry status.

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   hobgoblin in American English. (ˈhɑbˌɡɑblɪn) noun. 1. something causing superstitious fear; a bogy. 2. a mischievous goblin. 3. (cap.) Puck (sense 1)

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   Jan 28, 2024 · Mythology. Fact-checked. What is a Hobgoblin? Mary McMahon. Last Modified Date: January 28, 2024. A hobgoblin is a mischievous, yet generally benign nature spirit, a sort of miniaturized version of an elf, goblin, or fairy, depending on the folklore involved.

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   Oct 29, 2020 · 29 October 2020. A goblin is a malevolent, gnome-like creature of folklore and fantasy. The word’s etymology is rather straightforward. It comes from the Old French gobelin, which is attested to once in the twelfth century and then becomes more common in the sixteenth century.

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   Hobgoblin definition: something causing superstitious fear; a bogy. . See examples of HOBGOBLIN used in a sentence.