Bogydom

/ˈboʊɡiˌdʌm/ noun

Definition

The realm or domain of bogies; the world of phantoms and supernatural creatures, or the supernatural world collectively.

Etymology

From bogy + -dom (Old English 'dom' meaning domain or judgment, used in words like kingdom, christendom), creating a collective noun for the sphere of bogies.

Kelly Says

The suffix '-dom' creates fascinating abstract realms—bogydom, christendom, kingom—and bogydom specifically captures how folklore created entire imaginary landscapes of fear that were very real in people's minds!

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