wight

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A wight is a being or thing. This general meaning of the term is shared by its cognates in other Germanic languages, but their usages vary greatly over time and between regions. In Old English, it could refer to anything in existence, with more specificity arising in Middle English, perhaps due to the term of similar meaning in Anglo-Norman, creature.

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When

Attested period: 1961 – 1961

Relationships

co occurs with: Stallo, Wild man, Gnome, Leprechaun, Kobold, Goblin, Imp, Sprite, Ra, Hulder, Oread, Troll, nymphs, Elf, Lutin, Brownie

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wikipedia (3)

Source passages

“A wight is a being or thing. This general meaning of the term is shared by its cognates in other Germanic languages, but their usages vary greatly over time and between regions. In Old English, it could refer to anything in existence, with more specificity arising in Middle English”
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