Hobgoblin

['hɒbgɒblɪn]

Definition

(n.) A frightful goblin; an imp; a bugaboo; also, a name formerly given to the household spirit, Robin Goodfellow.

Typed by Bernadine

Synonyms and Synonymous

n. Goblin, spectre, sprite, frightful apparition, evil spirit.

Editor: Susanna

Definition

See Hob (2).—ns. Hobgob′linism; Hobgob′linry.

Edited by Greg