hobgoblin
noun
[ ˈhɒbɡɒblɪn ]
• (in mythology and fairy stories) a mischievous imp or sprite.
Similar:
imp,
sprite,
goblin,
elf,
brownie,
pixie,
leprechaun,
gnome,
dwarf,
bogey,
bogeyman,
troll,
evil spirit,
kelpie,
hob,
nix,
nixie,
elfin,
Origin:
mid 16th century: from hob2 + goblin.
