Word History Etymology Noun (1) probably alteration of bogle First Known Use Noun (1) 1826, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Verb 1948, in the meaning defined above Time Traveler The first known use of bogey was in 1826 See more words from the same year Phrases Containing bogey ...
According to van Hageland, his name may be a combination ofors, an archaic word denoting a horse or more generally a mount, oros, an ox, withhard, meaning “strong” or “valiant”. In this sense, Osschaard or Osschaert is a headstrong and dangerous steed. As with others of his kin...