Goblin

/ˈɡɑblɪn/ noun

Definition

A small, ugly, mischievous creature from folklore and fantasy, often depicted as evil or tricky.

Etymology

From Old French 'gobelin,' possibly from Medieval Latin 'gobelinus,' of uncertain origin. Some scholars suggest it may relate to 'Kabbalah' or Germanic folklore creatures, but the true origin is debated.

Kelly Says

Goblins seem to appear in folklore everywhere—from medieval Europe to modern fantasy—but nobody can really agree where the word came from. What's consistent is that goblins are the classic 'chaotic neutral' creature: not evil exactly, just unpredictable and self-serving in ways that create trouble.

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