Brewer's: House Spirits

Of DENMARK, Nis or Nisse (2 syl.).

Of ENGLAND, Puck or Robin Goodfellow.

Of FAROE ISLANDS, Niagruisar.

Of MINLAND, Para.

Of FRANCE, Esprit Follet.

Of GERMANY, Kobold.

Of MUNSTER, Fear Dearg or Red Man.

Of NAPLES, Monaciello or Little Monk.

Of NORWAY, same as Denmark.

Of SCOTLAND, Brownie.

Of SPAIN, Duende (3 syl.).

Of SWITZERLAND, Jack of the Bowl.

Of VAUDOIS, Servant.

Others of particular houses.

Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894
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