poltergeistism

poltergeistism
The supposed manifestation of the presence of one or more poltergeists, especially as involving physical objects which move or fly about without warning.

"Breakin windows and such," Hall said; "reglar Mafficking night they ad last night. Put the wind up them all proper."


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