lubber-fiend

A hobgoblin, a benevolent sprite or fairy; a brownie. They are industrious, yet mischievous imps, and haunted dwellings. The diminutive form lubberkin is also found. The ancient lubber-fiend of Rayscar and Inskip at times kindly housed the grain, collected horses and got them ready for the market; at other times however, he played the most mischievous pranks.

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