Dobbies

/ˈdɒbiz/ noun

Definition

Plural form of dobbie; multiple household spirits or small workhorse creatures in folklore.

Etymology

Regular plural of dobbie formed with the '-s' suffix, preserving the Scottish and folkloric sense of multiple spirit entities.

Kelly Says

Interestingly, Harry Potter's House-Elf 'Dobby' drew directly from this Scottish tradition, showing how modern fantasy authors mine folklore to create instantly-recognizable characters that feel ancient and magical.

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