banshee

banshee a spirit that attends the|dead and is heard crying aloud at night round the house where someone is about to die. More commonly called the "bibe" in Riverhead, St. Mary's See cited quotation. Not used Not used Withdrawn [see 'bibe'] 'banchee','banchee,...

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Summary:banshee a spirit that attends the|dead and is heard crying aloud at night round the house where someone is about to die. More commonly called the "bibe" in Riverhead, St. Mary's See cited quotation. Not used Not used Withdrawn [see 'bibe'] 'banchee','banchee, bansche[e]'