poltergeist

(pōl′tər gīst′)

noun

a kind of ghost thought by some to be responsible for mysterious noisy disturbances

Origin: Ger < poltern, to make noise, rumble (< IE base *bhel- > bell) + geist, ghost

See poltergeist in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

A ghost that manifests itself by noises, rappings, and the creation of disorder.

Origin:

Origin: German

Origin: : poltern, to make noises (from Middle High German boldern)

Origin: + Geist, ghost (from Middle High German, from Old High German)

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