It was a common epithet amongst Elves to refer to evil behaviour among their own as being Goblin-like, and down through the ages, this behaviour was sometimes spoken of in terms of being like certain Elves. Prince Cir and the King were often likened to Orn the Cobbler behind closed doors.
Her appeals were all in vain!
Orn, thy kindelun abused,
Left them dying in the rain,
False, thy leman thee accused!
O, she pleadeth on her life!
Save Bagaster, Cobbler-wife!
Were her good acts all in vain?
Fain, withhold thy skinning knife!
Blacken is thy soul, old Orn,
Even as the deed is done!
Poor Bagaster, Cobbler-wife;
Gone to join thy kindelun.