The Princess and the Goblin Word Search
Free The Princess and the Goblin by George MacDonald (1872) word search. We picked 12 themed words — characters, settings, and objects from the book — and laid them out on a 15×15 grid. Drag across the letters to find every word on the list.
Written by George MacDonald · First published 1872 · Fantasy.
Words to find: IRENE, CURDIE, GEORGE, GOBLIN, PRINCESS, CASTLE, MOUNTAIN, MINES, THRONE, MIRROR, SILVER, THREAD.
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The Princess and the Goblin word list, defined
- GOBLIN /ˈɡɒblɪn/ · noun
- A mythical creature, typically depicted as a small, mischievous being, often with a grotesque appearance. In folklore, goblins are often associated with the underworld or with dark magic. Related: imp, sprite, troll, monster.
- PRINCESS /prɪˈnɪs/ · noun
- A female member of a royal family, typically the daughter of a king or queen. A girl or young woman of high social status or beauty. Related: princesses, royalty, noblewoman, lady.
- CASTLE /ˈkɑː.səl/ (UK), /ˈkæs.əl/ (US) · noun
- A large fortified building or group of buildings with thick walls, battlements, and often a moat, historically serving as a stronghold for royalty or nobility; in chess, an informal term for the rook. Related: fortress, citadel, stronghold, keep.
- MOUNTAIN /ˈmaʊntɪn/ · noun
- A natural elevation of the earth's surface rising more or less abruptly to a summit, and attaining an altitude greater than that of a hill, usually over 300 meters (1,000 feet). Related: hill, peak, ridge, slope.
- MINES /mɪnz/ · noun, verb
- A place where minerals are extracted, especially coal or precious stones. To dig or excavate something, especially in search of minerals. Related: pit, quarry, excavate, dig.
- THRONE /θraʊn/ · noun
- A chair or seat of state for a king, queen, or other sovereign, typically on a raised dais or platform. A position of great power or authority. Related: chair, seat, throne room, sceptre.
- MIRROR /mɪrər/ · noun, verb
- A reflective surface, typically made of glass with a metallic coating, used for personal grooming or decoration. To reflect or represent something as if in a mirror. Related: reflector, glass, reflection, image.
- SILVER /ˈsɪlvər/ · noun, adjective
- A white metal, highly valued for its brightness and durability. A colour intermediate between white and grey. Related: grey, white, metallic, brass.
- THREAD /θred/ · noun, verb
- A thread is a thin, continuous filament used for sewing or other textile work. To thread something means to pass a thread through it, especially a needle. Related: filament, string, cord, fiber.
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