bogle1 (ˈbəʊɡəl, ˈbɒɡ-) ![]() | |
| —n | |
| 1. | a dialect or archaic word for bogey |
| 2. | (Scot) a scarecrow |
| [C16: from Scottish bogill, perhaps from Gaelic; compare Welsh bygel; see | |
| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
| a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes. |