hobthrush

noun

hob·​thrush

ˈhäbˌthru̇sh

dialectal, England

: hobgoblin

Word History

Etymology

probably irregular from hob entry 1 + obsolete English thurse goblin, from Middle English thirs malevolent supernatural being, from Old English thyrs demon; akin to Old High German duris giant, Old Norse thurs

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