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Hob (folklore) : ウィキペディア英語版 | Hob (folklore) A hob is a type of small mythological household spirit found in the north and midlands of England, but especially on the Anglo-Scottish border, according to traditional folklore of those regions. They could live inside the house or outdoors. They are said to work in farmyards and thus could be helpful, however if offended they could become nuisances. The usual way to dispose of a hob was to give them a set of new clothing, the receiving of which would make the creature leave forever. It could however be impossible to get rid of the worst hobs.〔English Folklore. A Dictionary of English Folklore. Copyright © 2000, 2003 by Oxford University Press. All rights reserved.〕 ==Etymology== "Hob" is simply a rustic name for the countryside goblin, "a piece of rude familiarity to cover up uncertainty or fear". "Hob" is generally explained as a nickname for "Robert". 〔(Scott, Charles C.P., "Hob", ''Transactions and Proceedings of the American Philological Association'', Vol.26, American Philological Association, 1895 )〕 "Hob" is sometimes a generic term given to a goblin, boggle or brownie.
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