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In Danish 'spog' means a joke, trick, or prank, and hence the character of Robin Goodfellow.
Traditions of Lancashire, Volume 1 (of 2) John Roby 1821
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"We do not want you to stay in houses like this, we want you to have decent houses," he told the crowd, including one man who declared "Ek voel heel 'spog', heeltemal bo standaard" (I feel quite grand, totally above standard). "
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The names of these spirits seem to have originated in their boisterous temper -- 'spuken,' Germ. to make a noise: 'spog,' Dan. obstreperous mirth; 'pukke,' Dan. to boast, scold.
Traditions of Lancashire, Volume 1 (of 2) John Roby 1821
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