'Barghest' definitions:

Definition of 'Barghest'

From: GCIDE
  • Barghest \Bar"ghest`\, n. [Perh. G. berg mountain + geist demon, or b[aum]r a bear + geist.] A goblin, in the shape of a large dog, portending misfortune. [Also written barguest.] [1913 Webster]