poltergeist
The origin and history of poltergeist.
Etymology
Borrowed directly from German Poltergeist, from poltern ("to make a racket") and Geist ("ghost").
The origin and history of poltergeist.
Borrowed directly from German Poltergeist, from poltern ("to make a racket") and Geist ("ghost").
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