coboldo — meaning in English

English meaning

• kobold noun In German folklore, a spirit, either kind or spiteful, that can take the shape of an object or a person, often a child.
• trickster noun A mythological or folklore figure who uses cunning and mischief to outwit authority or other characters.

Senses

coboldo is used for these senses in English:

• kobold (German folklore) A mischievous elf or goblin, or one connected (and helpful) to a family or household.
• trickster (mythology, literature) Any of numerous figures featuring in various mythologies and folk traditions, who use guile and secret knowledge to challenge authority and play tricks and pranks on others with their acts of trickery; any similar figure in literature.

kobold — full definition

1. noun In German folklore, a spirit, either kind or spiteful, that can take the shape of an object or a person, often a child.
2. noun A playful elf-like creature that sometimes looks after a particular home or family.
3. noun A member of a small, usually ill-natured race of beings, often looking somewhat reptilian or dog-like.

trickster — full definition

1. noun A mythological or folklore figure who uses cunning and mischief to outwit authority or other characters.
2. noun Someone who deceives or cheats people, often for personal gain.

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