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   hobgoblin

   /ˈhɒbˌɡɒblɪn/

   noun

   • 1. (in mythology and fairy stories) a mischievous imp or sprite.
   • ▪ a fearsome mythical creature.

   Word Origin mid 16th century: from hob2 + goblin.

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   What does Hobgoblin mean?

   • The second hobgoblin will be there, a mighty Ghost of valor. Hobgoblin definition: something causing superstitious fear; a bogy. . See examples of HOBGOBLIN used in a sentence.

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   What is the difference between a goblin and a hobgoblin?

   • What's the difference between a goblin and a hobgoblin? While a goblin is often portrayed in folklore as a grotesque, evil, and malicious creature, a hobgoblin tends to traffic more in mischief than malice. (The character Puck in Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream might be regarded as a hobgoblin.)

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   Are hobgoblins in The Hobbit?

   • Hobgoblins exist in the works of Tolkienas a larger kind of orc, though they are not prominently featured. In the preface of The Hobbit, he states that "Orcis not an English word. It occurs in one or two places but is usually translated goblin (or hobgoblin for the larger kinds)".

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   What is a hobgoblin in A Midsummer Night's Dream?

   • A hobgoblinis a household spirit, appearing in English folklore, once considered helpful, but which since the spread of Christianity has often been considered mischievous. (p320)Shakespeareidentifies the character of Puckin his A Midsummer Night's Dreamas a hobgoblin. Etymology [edit] The term "hobgoblin" comes from "hob".

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   Why do people hate hobgoblins?

   • The term hobgoblin has grown to mean a superficial object that is a source of (often imagined) fear or trouble. In attempting to get it back, the hobgoblin became imprisoned in the tower, and all succeeding spires. Other peoples find them paranoid, insulting, and dismissive, while hobgoblins in turn treat all others as potential threats.

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   What is a hobgoblin and a bugbear?

   • Anything that worries or disturbs you is a hobgoblin, which can also be called a bugbear. DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘hobgoblin'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of or its editors. "To be great is to be misunderstood."

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   A hobgoblin is a household spirit, appearing in English folklore, once considered helpful, but which since the spread of Christianity has often been considered mischievous. [1] (p320) Shakespeare identifies the character of Puck in his A Midsummer Night's Dream as a hobgoblin. [2]

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   The meaning of HOBGOBLIN is a mischievous goblin. How to use hobgoblin in a sentence. What's the difference between a goblin and a hobgoblin?

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   The term hobgoblin has grown to mean a superficial object that is a source of (often imagined) fear or trouble.

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   • How Many Calories Are There in A Pint of Hobgoblin?
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   While the website did not give me the answer, I was able to find a nutritional information label on the Tesco website. Hobgoblin contains 47 calories per 100ml, which is quite high for an ale. I used this information to work out the calories for a pint and for a bottle/can. 1. There are 267 calories in a pint of Hobgoblin (568ml) 2. There are 235 c...

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   There are two main forms of Hobgoblin, cask beer and bottled or canned beer. If your Hobgoblin is poured from a cask, then it will be 4.5% abv. If it comes from a can or a bottle then it will be 5.2% abv. Quite a few ales are like this, with the bottled and canned version being slightly stronger. This is usually so that the beer will keep for longe...

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   It’s another no I’m afraid! Wychwood brewery uses isinglass for a number of their beers, Hobgoblin being one of them. Isinglass is used to clarify the beer, and is often used in English ales. If you would like to learn more about veganism and beer, check out my article on the subject.

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   Hobgoblin is a ruby ale, which is not a particularly common style. Waitrose do their own ruby ale, which is pretty decent called Duchy Old Ruby Ale. Then you’ve got The Cranbourne Poacher from Hall & Woodhousebrewery in Dorset. I absolutely LOVE this beer, which surprised me, as I thought I was going to hate it. I’m not saying that Cranbourne Poach...

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   HOBGOBLIN meaning: 1. (in stories) a small, ugly creature that causes trouble 2. (in stories) a small, ugly creature…. Learn more.

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   A hobgoblin is something you fear or dread. Public speaking is a hobgoblin for many people. So are spiders, the dark, and monsters that lurk under the bed.

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    Hobgoblin definition: something causing superstitious fear; a bogy. . See examples of HOBGOBLIN used in a sentence.