wight

1 of 2

noun

ˈwīt

Synonyms of wight next

: a living being : creature

especially : a human being

wight

2 of 2

adjective

archaic

: valiant, stalwart

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

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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 22 Nov. 2024.

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wight

noun

ˈwīt

: a living being : creature

especially : human being

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