bogle
[boh-guh l, bog-uh l]
- a bogy; specter.
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Also boggle.
Origin of bogle
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Contemporary Examples
“They were periods of time, like the 70s, when you had stars such Diana Ross, Diahann Carroll, and Pam Grier,” said Bogle.
“She is this amazing character actor that can do anything with a role,” said Bogle.
Historical Examples
They found Bogle in his yard, and told him that they had a warrant for his apprehension.
The History of the First West India RegimentA. B. Ellis
They had not the slightest doubt that Raikes and Bogle were outside.
The Camp in the SnowWilliam Murray Graydon
Meanwhile, Bogle had rushed across the cave in quest of a weapon.
The Camp in the SnowWilliam Murray Graydon
Bogle drew a packet of letters from his pocket and held them up.
The Camp in the SnowWilliam Murray Graydon
Nearer and nearer came Bogle, noisily threshing the undergrowth.
The Camp in the SnowWilliam Murray Graydon
bogle1
- a dialect or archaic word for bogey 1 (def. 1)
- Scot a scarecrow
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Word Origin
C16: from Scottish bogill, perhaps from Gaelic; compare Welsh bygel; see bug ²
bogle2
- a rhythmic dance, originating in the early 1990s, performed to ragga music
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- (intr) to perform such a dance
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