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goblin

In folklore, a friendly but mischievous sprite, supposed to haunt dark corners. Goblins are also called hobgoblins, ‘hob’ being an affectionate short form of ‘Robin’.



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Mother Maudlin then calls for Puck-hairy, her goblin.
English Literature For Boys And Girls by Marshall, H.E. View in context
He affirmed that on returning one night from the neighboring village of Sing Sing, he had been overtaken by this midnight trooper; that he had offered to race with him for a bowl of punch, and should have won it too, for Daredevil beat the goblin horse all hollow, but just as they came to the church bridge, the Hessian bolted, and vanished in a flash of fire.
The Legend Of Sleepy Hollow by Irving, Washington View in context
But, awake and standing on his feet upon the boards where he had lately lain, he saw this Goblin Sight.
The Chimes by Dickens, Charles View in context
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