with objectTo transform (someone) into a goblin or (a body part, etc.) into that of a goblin; to give (someone or something) the appearance of a goblin.
Origin
Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Walter Scott (1771–1832), poet and novelist.
Definition of goblinize in US English:
goblinize
verb
with objectTo transform (someone) into a goblin or (a body part, etc.) into that of a goblin; to give (someone or something) the appearance of a goblin.
Origin
Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Walter Scott (1771–1832), poet and novelist.