Wight
/waɪt/
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Rarely Used
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.
Pro Tip 2/3Historical 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.
Pro Tip 3/3Character 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. Compare with
ApparitionBeingCreatureEntityGhostPersonSpectreSpirit
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