noun
boggard
Boggard (noun) means a ghost or goblin-like spirit, especially one said to haunt a dark or violent place.
noun
1
A ghost or goblin-like spirit, especially one said to haunt a dark or violent place.
2
Something that causes great fear.
3
Something real or imagined that startles a horse.
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Etymology
Uncertain; occurring since 16th century in northern and north midlands British dialects; etymologically related to boggle, bogle, and obsolete bog (“a bugbear”); the first element perhaps ultimately a variant of bug (“goblin; terrifying thing; etc.”), and thus equivalent to bog + -ard (“augmentative suffix”).
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What is the meaning of boggard?
"boggard" (noun) means a ghost or goblin-like spirit, especially one said to haunt a dark or violent place.
What is another word for boggard?
Other words for "boggard" include goblin.
What are the different meanings of boggard?
"boggard" has 3 main meanings: 1. A ghost or goblin-like spirit, especially one said to haunt a dark or violent place; 2. Something that causes great fear; 3. Something real or imagined that startles a horse.
