| spook | 1. A spirit; a ghost; an apparition; a hobgoblin. Alternative forms: spuke. 2. <zoology> The chimaera. Origin: D. Spook; akin to G. Spuk, Sw. Spoke, Dan. Spogelse a specter, spoge to play, sport, joke, spog a play, joke. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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