How Do You Spell GOBIN?

Pronunciation: [ɡˈɒbɪn] (IPA)

Correct spelling for the English word "gobin" is [ɡˈɒbɪn], [ɡˈɒbɪn], [ɡ_ˈɒ_b_ɪ_n] (IPA phonetic alphabet).

Etymology of GOBIN

The word "goblin" has an uncertain etymology, and its origins are somewhat obscure. It first appeared in Middle English as "gobelin" in the 14th century, but its ultimate source is uncertain.

One theory suggests that the word may have derived from the French "gobelin", which was used to refer to a type of supernatural creature in medieval folklore. Another possibility is that it came from the Norman French word "gobelin", meaning "dwarf" or "monster".

Furthermore, some speculate that "goblin" may have connections to the Greek word "kobalos", meaning "rogue" or "trickster", or the Latin word "cobalus", which was used to describe an evil spirit.

While these theories offer possible origins for the word, its true etymology remains uncertain.

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