barghestn.
/ˈbɑːˌɡɛst/ A goblin, fabled to appear in the form of a large dog, with various horrible characteristics, and to portend imminent death or misfortune.
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the world > the supernatural > supernatural being > fairy or elf > [noun] > imp, goblin, or hobgoblin > in form of animal
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1732 Gentleman's Mag. Oct. The dæmon of Tidworth, the black dog of Winchester, and the bar-guest of York.
1817 W. Scott Rob Roy II. i. 24 He..needed not to care ‘for ghaist or barghaist, devil or dobbie.’
1849 W. Irving Bracebridge Hall 359 The village had its barguest, or bar-ghost.
1870 E. Peacock Ralf Skirlaugh II. 111 Tales about bargests.
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