wight

1 of 2

noun

ˈwīt How to pronounce wight (audio)
Synonyms of wightnext
: a living being : creature
especially : a human being

wight

2 of 2

adjective

archaic
: valiant, stalwart

Synonyms

Noun

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Examples of wight in a Sentence

Noun what unfortunate wight would be out and about in such foul weather?

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English, creature, thing, from Old English wiht; akin to Old High German wiht creature, thing, Old Church Slavic veštĭ thing

Adjective

Middle English, of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse vīgr skilled in fighting (neuter vīgt); akin to Old English wīgan to fight — more at victor

First Known Use

Noun

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

13th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of wight was before the 12th century

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“Wight.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wight. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.

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wight

noun
ˈwīt
: a living being : creature
especially : human being

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