Definition: barghest

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Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) 

Barghest \Bar"ghest`\, n. [Perh. G. berg mountain + geist demon,
   or b["a]r a bear + geist.]
   A goblin, in the shape of a large dog, portending misfortune.
   [Also written barguest.]