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Meaning of mormo | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1
ˈmɔː(ɹ)məʊ

Definitions

A bugbear; false terror.

obsolete

Equivalents

Português mormo

Examples

“Thus the Atheists, who derive the origin of religion from fear, first put⟳ an affrighful vizard upon the Deity, and then conclude⟳ it to be but a mormo or bugbear, the creature of fear and fancy.”
“the mormos and bugbears of a frighted rabble”

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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See also

Mormon Mormon Church Mormon corridor Mormon cricket Mormon funeral potatoes Mormon potatoes

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