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   Pol·ter·geist

   /ˈpōltərˌɡīst/

   

   noun

   • 1. a ghost or other supernatural being supposedly responsible for physical disturbances such as loud noises and objects thrown around.

   Word Origin mid 19th century: from German Poltergeist, from poltern ‘create a disturbance’ + Geist ‘ghost’.

   Scrabble Points: 14

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