BOGGARD

Etymology 1

Noun

boggard (plural boggards)

(UK dialectal) A bogey: a ghost, goblin, or other hostile supernatural creature, especially a small local spirit haunting gloomy places or the scenes of violence.

(figuratively) A bugbear: any terrifying thing.

(obsolete) Any real or imagined thing which prompts a horse to boggle (take fright).

Synonyms

• (hostile supernatural creature): See goblin

Etymology 2

Noun

boggard (plural boggards)

(obsolete) An outhouse: an outbuilding used as a lavatory.

Synonyms

See bathroom

Source: Wiktionary


Bog"gard, n.

Definition: A bogey. [Local, Eng.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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