boggart
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of boggart
perhaps from bog , variant of bug ² + -ard
Example Sentences
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For example, a boggart, which can transform into one’s worst fear, can be eradicated with laughter.
From Time • Jul. 30, 2015
He didn’t want Lupin to think he was a coward, especially since Lupin already seemed to think he couldn’t cope with a boggart.
From "Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban" by J.K. Rowling
There was a roar of laughter; the boggart paused, confused, and Professor Lupin shouted, “Parvati! Forward!”
From "Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban" by J.K. Rowling
Out of the corner of his eye, he saw Professor Lupin forcing the boggart back into the packing case with his wand; it had turned into a silvery orb again.
From "Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban" by J.K. Rowling
“But — I don’t want the boggart to turn into her either.”
From "Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban" by J.K. Rowling
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