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bogle

noun bo·gle \ˈbō-gəl\

Definition of BOGLE

dial British
:  goblin, specter; also :  an object of fear or loathing

Variants of BOGLE

bo·gle also bog·gle \ˈbä-gəl\
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Origin of BOGLE

origin unknown
First Known Use: circa 1505

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3 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. bogle
  2. boggle
  3. tattie bogle
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