LekhoriLekhoriAn ongoing problem; a recurring obstacle or adversity.
Stone ballast is now used throughout the main line, and has the additional advantage of eliminating the previous bugbear of dust.
A source of dread; resentment; or irritation.
What has this Bugbear Death to frighten Man, If Souls can die, as well as Bodies can?
To alarm with idle phantoms.
From obsolete meaning of bug (“something terrifying”) + bear. See Middle English bugge, modern bogey.
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