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 (see
Cauld Lad of Hylton).