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Date "HINZELMANN" was first used in popular English literature: sometime before 1898. (references)

Specialty Definition: HINZELMANN

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LiteratureHinzelmann The most famous house-spirit or kobold of German legend. He lived four years in the old castle of Hudemhlen, where he had a room set apart for him. At the end of the fourth year (1588) he went away of his own accord, and never again returned. Source: Brewer's Dictionary.
WikipedicHinzelmann (sometimes called Luring) was a kobold, especially notable for a specific historical account, hailing from northern Germany. According to legend, he was a household spirit of ambivalent nature, similar to Robin Goodfellow, who could provide good luck and perform household tasks, but become malicious if not appeased. (references)

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