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KOBOLD (n. pl. - S)
Definition(s):
- (n.) an elf or spirit, especially one in German folklore believed to inhabit houses, underground mines, or ships
Useful information for game players:
- Front hooks: (none)
- Back hooks: -S
- Anagrams: (none)
- Longer extensions: (none)
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- Other Spellings: (none)
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Epilogue:
In legend, the KOBOLD is usually a little house elf who often performs useful work as well as occasional mischief, much like the Scottish BROWNIE — or, for a popular contemporary example, somewhat like DOBBY in the Harry Potter series. These mythical little folk also gave English the word for the metallic mineral COBALT, so called because miners found cobalt ores to be troublesome.
Recapping this week’s words: KENNING, KAOLIN, KAMAAINA, KHAMSIN, and KOBOLD
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