Banshie (Noun)
Meaning
(Irish folklore) a female spirit who wails to warn of impending death.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The family heard the mournful wail of the banshie on the night before the old man's passing.
- According to local legend, a banshie was said to appear in the village whenever a resident was about to die.
- As the sun set over the castle walls, the sound of a banshie echoed through the halls, striking fear into the hearts of the inhabitants.
- Many believed that the appearance of a banshie was an omen, a warning of impending doom that could not be ignored.
- The screams of the banshie grew louder, a haunting melody that seemed to follow the family wherever they went.