Wight
/waɪt/noun
An archaic term for a being or creature, often used in a supernatural context.
Did you know?In Old English, 'wight' was used to refer to both living beings and supernatural entities, hinting at a blurred line between the two in ancient beliefs.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Germanic
PGmc
wihtiz
“a being, creature, or entity”
Old English
OE
wiht
“a creature, being, or spirit, often with a supernatural connotation”
Middle English
ME
wight
“a being, especially one of a supernatural or legendary nature”
Early Modern English
EME
wight
“a term for a creature or person, increasingly associated with the supernatural”
Modern English
English
wight
“now archaic, referring to a being or creature, often in fantasy or folklore contexts”