barguest
/ˈbɑrɡɛst/
noun
- A mythical ghost or monster, often in the form of a large black dog with glowing eyes, said to appear as an omen of death or disaster.
- The old legend tells of a barguest that haunts the moors at night.
- In northern English folklore, a barguest is a fearsome creature that brings bad luck.
- Some villagers claimed to have seen a barguest before the great storm.
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