E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
Lubins.
A species of goblins in Normandy that take the form of wolves, and frequent churchyards. They are very timorous, and take flight at the slightest noise.
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“Il a peur de lubins” (Afraid of ghosts). Said of a chicken-hearted person.
