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hobgoblin

American  
[hob-gob-lin] / ˈhɒbˌgɒb lɪn /

noun

  1. something causing superstitious fear; a bogy.

  2. a mischievous goblin.

  3. Hobgoblin. Puck.

hobgoblin British  
/ ˌhɒbˈɡɒblɪn /

noun

  1. an evil or mischievous goblin

  2. a bogey; bugbear

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Etymology

Origin of hobgoblin

First recorded in 1520–30; hob 2 + goblin

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