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bogle

Syllabification: (bo·gle)
Pronunciation: /ˈbōgəl/
Definition of bogle

noun

  • a phantom or goblin.
  • Scottish & Northern English a scarecrow.

Origin:

early 16th century: of unknown origin; probably related to bogey2

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