hobthrust

hobthrust
North Country (Newcastle) Words
a local spirit, famous for whimsicla pranks

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  • hobthrust —    see hobhurst …   A Dictionary of English folklore

  • hobthrust —  or rather HOB o T HURST  a spirit, supposed to haunt woods only. N …   A glossary of provincial and local words used in England

  • hobhurst —    , hobthrust, hobthrush.    A variant name for a hob, whether in his capacity as domestic helper or out of doors trickster, found in Yorkshire, Westmorland, and Lancashire. It is uncertain whether the second syllable comes from Old English… …   A Dictionary of English folklore

  • Hob (folklore) — A hob is a type of small household spirit found in the north and midlands of England, according to traditional folklore of those regions. They could live inside the house or outdoors. They are said to work in farmyards and thus could be helpful,… …   Wikipedia

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