figurative. An imaginary person. Obsolete.

An imaginary monster or person resembling Briareus, spec. in having a hundred, or many, hands or arms.

A fantastic being; a fantasizer, a fantast.

An animal imagined to inhabit the moon.

An imaginary animal of Brobdingnag; a strange animal or person.

A member of this race.

(in folklore and science fiction) a small green-skinned (male) humanoid being, now spec. one from outer space; cf. little man, n. 5.

U.S. Extraordinary; ferocious. Chiefly in combinations designating a powerful, violent, or remarkable person or (occasionally) thing, or a ferocious…

In Rhineland folklore: a menacing and dishevelled figure, dressed in furs and typically carrying a switch, who visits children before Christmas to…

An imaginary creature which flourishes in icy conditions; spec. (Canadian) one first reported during the Klondike gold rush.

a bogy, a fierce imaginary animal.

An imaginary creature.

A fairy-tale hero; an ideal or idealized young male lover; a perfect young man.

An object of pursuit which proves to be illusory or impossible to attain, or which brings negative consequences when attained. Also more generally…

An imaginary animal. Also in combinations.

= Easter bunny n.

a rabbit traditionally said to bring gifts to children at Easter; a representation of this.

a real or imaginary moth that is said to herald a death; cf. death's head moth n. at death's head, n. compounds 2.

In the children's tales of Tove Jansson: a member of a race of small, shy, fat, hibernating creatures inhabiting the forests of Finland. Frequently…

Science Fiction. A being which feeds on energy (in various senses).

a fairy believed by children to take away milk teeth and leave a small sum of money; also transferred.