gytrash
An apparition, specter, ghost, generally taking the form of an animal. It is described as an evil cow whose appearance was formerly believed in as a sign of death; others say that it has cloven feet and eyes as large as saucers, or as a black dog.
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References
Source
- Wright, J. (1900). The English dialect dictionary. Vol. 2. London: H. Frowde.