The redcap (or powrie) is a type of malevolent, murderous goblin found in Border folklore. He is said to inhabit ruined castles along the Anglo-Scottish border, especially those that were the scenes of tyranny or wicked deeds and is known for soaking his cap in the blood ...
fromWiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License. nounUKA member of the Royal Military Police a unit in the British army. nounUKArchaic name for thegoldfinch(Carduelis carduelis). nounUK, folkloreA type of evilgoblinorimp ...
(UK, folklore) A type of evil goblin or imp A breed of poultry. See red cap. noun (Britain) A member of the Royal Military Police a unit in the British army. noun (US) A porter in a US railway station. noun (Britain, archaic) The European goldfinch ( Carduelis carduelis...