- hobthrush
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English syllables. 2014.
hobthrush
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hobthrush — see hobhurst … A Dictionary of English folklore
hobthrush — ˈhäbˌthru̇sh noun Etymology: probably irregular from hob (I) + obsolete English thurse goblin, from Middle English thirs malevolent supernatural being, from Old English thyrs demon; akin to Old High German duris giant, Old Norse thurs dialect… … Useful english dictionary
St Cuthbert's beads — St. Cuthbert s beads (or Cuddy s beads) are circular columnals of Carboniferous crinoids which were strung together as a necklace or rosary in medieval Northumberland, and became associated with St Cuthbert. In Germany, the columnals were known… … Wikipedia
St. Cuthbert's beads — A thread could be passed through the central lumen of this crinoid fossil. St. Cuthbert s beads (or Cuddy s beads) are fossilised portions of the stems of Carboniferous crinoids. Crinoids are a kind of marine echinoderm which are still extant,… … Wikipedia
hob — In the north of England and some Midlands counties, hob was the most common name for rough, hairy creatures of the brownie type, whose work brought prosperity to farms; like brownies, they might become mischievous nuisances if annoyed, and… … A Dictionary of English folklore
hobhurst — , hobthrust, hobthrush. A variant name for a hob, whether in his capacity as domestic helper or out of doors trickster, found in Yorkshire, Westmorland, and Lancashire. It is uncertain whether the second syllable comes from Old English… … A Dictionary of English folklore
