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hobgoblin

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hobgoblin

One entry found.

Main Entry: hob·gob·lin

Pronunciation: \ˈhäb-ˌgäb-lən\

Function: noun

Etymology: ¹hob

Date: 1530

1 : a mischievous goblin
2 : bogey 2, bugaboo

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