Wight

usgb/waɪt/
noun

A person of a specific kind (an old term).

He was a brave wight, unafraid of danger.
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Often appears as...

  • brave wight
  • poor wight

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Formal

Archaic

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Rarely Used

The term 'wight' is rarely used in modern English and appears mostly in historical or fantasy contexts.

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In old tales, a cunning wight outsmarted the king.
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Historical Texts

Understanding 'wight' can be useful when reading historical literature or classic poetry where the term may appear.

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In medieval stories, the wise wight offered sage advice.
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Character Descriptor

'Wight' can be used to describe a character trait, usually prefixed by an adjective like 'brave' or 'poor'.

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The brave wight ventured into the unknown lands.
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