barghest (plural barghests)
(mythology, Britain) A legendary monstrous black dog, said to possess large teeth and claws, and (sometimes) to be capable of changing form.
(mythology, Britain) Any ghost, wraith, hobgoblin, elf, or spirit.
• The word is best known in Northern England, especially Yorkshire.
• See also ghost.
• Gebharts
Source: Wiktionary
Bar"ghest`, n. Etym: [Perh. G. berg mountain + geist demon, or bär a bear + geist.]
Definition: A goblin, in the shape of a large dog, portending misfortune. [Also written barguest.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
24 April 2025
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