The term 'wight' is rarely used in modern English and appears mostly in historical or fantasy contexts. 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. 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'. The brave wight ventured into the unknown lands.