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Definition of Banshie
1. Noun. (Irish folklore) a female spirit who wails to warn of impending death.
Exact synonyms: Banshee
Category relationships: Folklore
Geographical relationships: Emerald Isle, Hibernia, Ireland
Generic synonyms: Disembodied Spirit, Spirit
Category relationships: Folklore
Geographical relationships: Emerald Isle, Hibernia, Ireland
Generic synonyms: Disembodied Spirit, Spirit
Definition of Banshie
1. Noun. (dated form of banshee) ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Banshie
1. banshee [n -S] - See also: banshee
Medical Definition of Banshie
1. A supernatural being supposed by the Irish and Scotch peasantry to warn a family of the speedy death of one of its members, by wailing or singing in a mournful voice under the windows of the house. Origin: Gael. Bean-shith fairy; Gael. & Ir. Bean woman + Gael. Sith fairy. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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