Etymology

knocking spirit

Today it means: A poltergeist. Full definition →

German Poltergeist
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  1. German · calque ofPoltergeist
  2. English todayknocking spirit

Calque of German Poltergeist.

Words from the same roots

GermanPoltergeist all →

poltergeist

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