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Meaning of "barghest" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF BARGHEST

barghest  [ˈbɑːɡɛst] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF BARGHEST

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adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Barghest is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES BARGHEST MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Barghest

Barghest, Bargtjest, Bo-guest, Bargheist, Bargeist, Barguist, Bargest or Barguest is the name often given in the north of England, especially in Yorkshire, to a legendary monstrous black dog with huge teeth and claws, though in other cases the name can refer to a ghost or household elf, especially in Northumberland and Durham. One is said to frequent a remote gorge named Troller's Gill. There is also a story of a Barghest entering the city of York occasionally, where, according to legend, it preys on lone travellers in the city's narrow Snickelways. Whitby is also associated with the spectre. A famous Barghest was said to live near Darlington who was said to take the form of a headless man, a headless lady, a white cat, a dog, rabbit and black dog. Another was said to live in an "uncannie-looking" dale between Darlington and Houghton near Throstlenest, and yet another haunted an area of wasteland between Wreghorn and Headingley Hill near Leeds. Besides taking the form of a large black dog with fiery eyes, it could also become invisible and walk about with the sound of rattling chains.

Definition of barghest in the English dictionary

The definition of barghest in the dictionary is a mythical goblin from the North of England, predominantly Yorkshire, which appears in the shape of a dog and is an omen of death or other misfortune.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH BARGHEST


best
bɛst
breast
brɛst
Budapest
ˌbjuːdəˈpɛst
chest
tʃɛst
contest
ˈkɒntɛst
dressed
drɛst
est
ɛst
fest
fɛst
guest
ɡɛst
invest
ɪnˈvɛst
jest
dʒɛst
nonguest
ˌnɒnˈɡɛst
processed
ˈprəʊsɛst
quest
kwɛst
request
rɪˈkwɛst
rest
rɛst
suggest
səˈdʒɛst
test
tɛst
unguessed
ʌnˈɡɛst
west
wɛst

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE BARGHEST

bargaining chip
bargaining counter
bargaining level
bargaining position
bargaining power
bargaining scope
bargaining table
bargaining unit
barge
barge couple
barge course
bargeboard
bargee
bargello
bargeman
bargemaster
bargemen
bargepole
bargoon
bargoose

WORDS THAT END LIKE BARGHEST

alcahest
alkahest
behest
chest-on-chest
community chest
farthest
furthest
get something off one´s chest
hest
hope chest
medicine chest
rathest
sea chest
steam-chest
tea chest
toolchest
toychest
treasure chest
war chest
wind chest

Synonyms and antonyms of barghest in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «barghest» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF BARGHEST

Find out the translation of barghest to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of barghest from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «barghest» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

barghest
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

barghest
570 millions of speakers

English

barghest
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

barghest
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

barghest
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

баргест
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

barghest
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

barghest
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

barghest
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Barghest
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

barghest
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

バーゲスト
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

barghest
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Barghest
85 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Vietnamese

barghest
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

சாவின் அறிகுறியாகக் கருதப்படும் நாய் வடிவப் பேய்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

सर्वात जुने
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

barghest
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Barghest
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Barghest
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Баргест
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

barghest
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

barghest
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

barghest
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

barghest
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

barghest
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of barghest

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «BARGHEST»

The term «barghest» is regularly used and occupies the 88.283 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «BARGHEST» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about barghest

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BARGHEST»

Discover the use of barghest in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to barghest and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Wayfarers
Apparitions are instantly destroyed by an Exorcism or Banish spell. Apparitions may see in the dark as well as in light. Physical description: Apparitions have no physical appearance. Barghest Dodge: 17 Health points: 18 + 1d4 (21) Intellect: 4 ...
G. Vrill, J. T. Swill, 2009
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The Wizard of Crescent Moon Mountain
Barghest snap and growl, long legs trot ever faster, excited at the prospect of felling their proud prey. One barghest at the front of the pack is already within distance of Greybeard, and one goblin sword is raised ready to strike down his foe, ...
Oldman Brook, 2011
3
Aaron & Keja: Time Dragon
This was where Buggane knew he was to find Barghest. All heads looked up when he entered inside and looked toward where Barghest sat before the idol Kaadai, the goddess of health. He was meditating. One of the Monks quickly greeted ...
Linda Nelson, 2011
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Incubus
The tribute was paid, and Barghest took it into the hills as he had seen the Macadro do. The meal did nothing to enhance his skills as a hunter, so he became angry and reclusive. He bided his time until the Macadro's next feeding, then jumped ...
Charlotte Dobson, 2002
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John Howe Fantasy Art Workshop
study: barghest LAND barghest LAND barghest LAND est LAND est LAND rghest LAND rghest LAND barghest LAND barghest LAND Collectable cards are to me a relatively frustrating medium. While they are for the most part brilliantly ...
John Howe, 2007
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Mysterious Knoxville
Our last UT ghost is a barghest. In English folklore, a barghest is a monstrous dog with huge claws and teeth. This creature is said to roam around Yorkshire, and anyone who sees the dog will die soon after. There are barghests reported in ...
Charles Edwin Price, 1999
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Tymora's Luck: Forgotten Realms
Forgotten Realms Kate Novak, Jeff Grubb. fabric from his burnt flesh. “You know, there's a nice dead slasrath around here somewhere,” Emilo was saying to the barghest as it clawed its way upthe steep slope. “It looks like agiant winged worm .
Kate Novak, Jeff Grubb, 2012
8
An Artificial Night: Book Three of Toby Daye
Forgive me for nagging, but you should maybe try getting a social life.” “I'm getting paid to be here, remember?” Another Barghest charged me with its tail raised in strike position. I parried with my butterfly net, almost managing to catch it before ...
Seanan McGuire, 2010
9
Sojourn: The Legend of Drizzt
The great barghest-wolf, nearly twice Guenhwyvar's size, rolled over and straddled the panther. Great jaws snapped near Guenhwyvar's throat and face, the panther batting wildly to hold them at bay. Guenhwyvar could not hope to win an even ...
R.A. Salvatore, 2009
10
Solder Achieved
There are six Prime Races of Light they include Gnome, Elf, Faerie, Dwarf, Human, and Halfling and there are six Prime Races of Dark which are Orc, Goblin, Scared Elf, Barghest, Repts (lizard folk), and Morphs (shape changers). Tech speaks ...
Robert D. Hack, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BARGHEST»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term barghest is used in the context of the following news items.
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Cleanser Aiming For Winning Return
Margaret Greer has enjoyed notable success at Goulburn recently and she looks good to score another win with Watta Barghest in race nine. «Thedogs.com.au, Jun 15»
2
How historically accurate is The Witcher? Part 2
Giant rats are the usual punching bag for novices, so I was pleased to see The Witcher starting with Barghest. These demonic dogs are a tad ... «Destructoid, Jun 15»
3
"Though This Can Be Draining, It Ultimately Binds Us, and Makes Us …
With the release of the Minneapolis sextet's brilliant new full-length (which follows an untitled 2011 EP and split with Barghest in 2011), the ... «Noisey, Jun 15»
4
Reventon Goes For The Hat-Trick At Goulburn
Margaret Greer scored a double at Goulburn last week and should be celebrating again with Watta Barghest (race six). For Goulburn Tuesday ... «Thedogs.com.au, Jun 15»
5
Thou announce tour with False (whose new LP is out now)
Speaking of False, they finally followed their 2012 split with Barghest (who have members of Thou) with their first full length last week. Like their ... «Brooklyn Vegan, Jun 15»
6
Tembusu Partners invests $10m in cricket digital platform CricHQ
... private equity firm had invested a 'seven figure' amount in local energy services startup Barghest Building Performance (BBP). BBP provides ... «DEALSTREETASIA, Jun 15»
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Greer Still Going Strong Written by: Jeff Collerson
Watta Chord, has won eight races, Watta Specter six, Watta Barghest five and Watta Pixie four, with Watta Sign and Watta Mischief so far ... «Thedogs.com.au, Jun 15»
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Tembusu injects 'seven figure' sum in energy services startup BBP
Singapore-based private equity firm Tembusu Partners said it has invested a 'seven figure' amount in local energy services startup Barghest ... «DEALSTREETASIA, Jun 15»
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Singapore fund Tembusu invests in local energy services startup
Barghest Building Performance (BBP) provides energy optimisation services to companies in the hospitality, industrial, office and retail sectors, ... «THE BUSINESS TIMES, Jun 15»
10
Barghest Premieres New Track
Personal attacks and/or excessive profanity will not be tolerated and such comments will be removed. This is not your personal chat room or ... «Metal Underground, May 15»

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