bodach

noun

bo·​dach
ˈbōdək,
ˈbäd-
plural -s
1
Scottish & Irish : a boorish old man
2
Scottish & Irish : goblin, bugaboo

Word History

Etymology

Irish Gaelic & Scottish Gaelic

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“Bodach.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bodach. Accessed 10 Oct. 2024.

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