Faerie
Faerie noun - An imaginary being usually having a small human form and magical powers.
Usage example: in ancient folklore faeries were often portrayed as powerful beings who could wreak havoc on the lives of humans
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Hobgoblin and faerie are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Hobgoblin" instead a noun "Faerie".
Nearby Word: faery
Hobgoblin
Hobgoblin noun - An imaginary being usually having a small human form and magical powers.
Usage example: in Shakespeare's Midsummer Night's Dream, Puck is a hobgoblin who plays pranks such as spoiling milk and tripping old ladies
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- If you don't have it, you can get it by rubbing faerie ointment, faerie bathing water, or hobgoblin saliva in your eyes, or by carrying a Four-Leaf Clover or a seeing stone.
Source: By the Eyes of the Blind
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