[Folklore] An impish, ugly and mischievous sprite, particularly Puck or Robin Goodfellow. The word is a variant of Rob-goblin (or Robin goblin) -- i.e. the goblin Robin.
HOBGOBLIN
Meaning of HOBGOBLIN in English
Encyclopedia Mythica English dictionary. Английский энциклопедический словарь греческой мифологии. 2012