n. [ Perh. G. berg mountain + geist demon, or bär a bear + geist. ] A goblin, in the shape of a large dog, portending misfortune. [ Also written barguest. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
adj. 1. greatest in size of those under consideration. Syn. -- biggest, greatest. [ WordNet 1.5 ]
2. maximal. Syn. -- outside. [ WordNet 1.5 +PJC ]