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hobgoblin
(hob|gob¦lin)
Pronunciation:
/ˈhɒbgɒblɪn/
noun
(in mythology and fairy stories) a mischievous imp or sprite.
Origin:
mid 16th century
: from
hob
2
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goblin
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