bogill

Middle Scots

Alternative forms

Etymology

Uncertain. Compare dialectal (northern) English bogle.

Pronunciation

Noun

bogill (plural bogillis)

  1. A supernatural being of an ugly or terrifying aspect; a bugbear

Further reading

  • “bogill” in Scots Dictionary
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