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October 11, 2002

Kludd

I couldn't resist this one - such a good word!

word of the day:

kludd: An evil spirit of . . . alarming and dreadful character. In fact, he inspires such fear among peasants that they will on non account venture into a forest, field, or road which is haunted by him. Kludd often transforms himself into a tree, small and delicate at first, but rapidly shooting into the clouds, while everything it shadows is thrown into confusion . . . Most commonly he appears as an old, half-starved horse, and so presents himself to stable-boys and grooms, who mount on it by mistake, instead of on their own horse or mare. Kludd sets off at full speed, the frightened lad clinging on as best he may, till they reach water, into which he rushes and laughs wildly, till his victim, sullen and angry, has worked his way to dry land.

Posted by Heather at October 11, 2002 12:00 AM

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