wight

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noun
  1. a human being.

  2. Obsolete.

    • a supernatural being, as a witch or sprite.

    • any living being; a creature.

Origin of wight

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before 900; Middle English, Old English wiht; cognate with German Wicht,Old Norse vēttr,Gothic waiht

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wight2
[ wahyt ]

adjectiveBritish Dialect.
  1. strong and brave, especially in war.

  2. active; nimble.

Origin of wight

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1175–1225; Middle English <Scandinavian; compare Old Norse vīgt, neuter of vīgr able to fight

Other definitions for Wight (3 of 3)

Wight
[ wahyt ]

noun
  1. Isle of, an island off the S coast of England, forming an administrative division of Hampshire. 147 sq. mi. (381 sq. km). County seat: Newport.

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wight1

/ (waɪt) /


noun
  1. archaic a human being

Origin of wight

1
Old English wiht; related to Old Frisian āwet something, Old Norse vǣttr being, Gothic waihts thing, German Wicht small person

British Dictionary definitions for wight (2 of 3)

wight2

/ (waɪt) /


adjective
  1. archaic strong and brave; valiant

Origin of wight

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C13: from Old Norse vigt; related to Old English wīg battle, Latin vincere to conquer

British Dictionary definitions for Wight (3 of 3)

Wight

/ (waɪt) /


noun
  1. Isle of Wight an island and county of S England in the English Channel. Administrative centre: Newport. Pop: 136 300 (2003 est). Area: 380 sq km (147 sq miles)

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