bogle

Example Sentences

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“Castle Craig,” this bogle of a railway employee repeated laconically.

From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein

“Na,” said he; “it will be made by a bogle and her wanting ta heid upon his body.”

From The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 11 (of 25) by Stevenson, Robert Louis

He looked pale, and almost fleered out of his wits, so I made sure he had seen the bogle that my granam used to frighten us with.

From Traditions of Lancashire, Volume 2 by Roby, John

"Well, now tell us your own bogle tale!" she said—"And David and I will play the angels!"

From The Treasure of Heaven A Romance of Riches by Corelli, Marie

Now for a bogle story in the gloamin'!'

From The Treasure of Heaven A Romance of Riches by Corelli, Marie