Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tattie-bogle
Noun
/ˈtætiˌboʊɡəl/
Definition
A scarecrow, particularly in Scottish dialect.
Examples
- The farmer set up a tattie-bogle in the field to protect the growing potatoes from crows.
- Children often enjoy making their own tattie-bogle during harvest season.
Meaning
In rural settings, a tattie-bogle is used to ward off birds and other pests from crops, particularly potatoes (‘tatties’ in Scots).
Synonyms
- Scarecrow
- Bird scarer
- Crow-scarer
