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WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024wight1 (wīt),USA pronunciation n. - a human being.
- [Obs.]
- a supernatural being, as a witch or sprite.
- any living being;
a creature.
- bef. 900; Middle English, Old English wiht; cognate with German Wicht, Old Norse vēttr, Gothic waiht
- British Termsstrong and brave, esp. in war.
- British Termsactive;
nimble.
- Scandinavian; compare Old Norse vīgt, neuter of vīgr able to fight
- Middle English 1175–1225
- Place Names Isle of, an island off the S coast of England, forming an administrative division of Hampshire. 147 sq. mi. (381 sq. km). Co. seat: Newport.
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: wight /waɪt/ n - archaic a human being
Etymology: Old English wiht; related to Old Frisian āwet something, Old Norse vǣttr being, Gothic waihts thing, German Wicht small person Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: Wight /waɪt/ n - 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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