barghest Meaning & Definition
/ˈbɑːˌɡɛst/
What Does Barghest Mean?
Barghest is a noun that means A legendary monstrous black dog, said to possess large teeth and claws, and (sometimes) to be capable of changing form. It is also used to mean Any ghost, wraith, hobgoblin, elf, or spirit.
Barghest in Brief
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈbɑːˌɡɛst/ |
| Plural | barghests |
Barghest Definition (Noun)
- A legendary monstrous black dog, said to possess large teeth and claws, and (sometimes) to be capable of changing form.
- Any ghost, wraith, hobgoblin, elf, or spirit.
Synonyms of Barghest
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Barghest synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
barghest (plural barghests)
Words That Rhyme With Barghest
Origin of Barghest
Probably inherited from Northern Middle English *berghgast, *barghgast, from bergh, bargh (“barrow”) + gast (“ghost”). Alternative hypotheses that first element is burgh (“town”) or bere (“bear”) lack semantic motivation.