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bogyism

bogyism is the alternative form of bogeyism.

Meaning of bogeyism

Noun

bogeyism (uncountable)

  1. Devilry; supernatural matters involving evil forces.
    • The author seems to be a spiritualist, or, at least, to have a leaning to banshees and bogyism.1876, The Athenæum, page 495
  2. The portrayal of one's enemies as dreadful; scapegoating.

Questions about bogyism

What is bogyism the alternative form of?
Bogyism is the alternative form of bogeyism.

Words near bogyism in the dictionary

  1. bogwera
  2. bogwood
  3. bogwoods
  4. bogwort
  5. bogy
  6. bogyism
  7. bogyman
  8. bogymen
  9. bogywoman
  10. bogywomen
  11. Bogña

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