Wightness
/ˈwaɪt.nəs/noun
The quality of being wight; vitality or strength.
Did you know?In ancient texts, 'wight' referenced not just a person, but also spirits and supernatural beings, linking it to the essence of life itself.
Etymological Timeline
Old English
Old English
wīht
“A creature, being, or being of supernatural essence.”
Middle English
Middle English
wight
“A being or creature, often with connotations of strength or capability.”
14th Century
Middle English
wightnesse
“The state or quality of being wight; vitality or strength.”
Modern English
English
wightness
“Continuing to denote the quality associated with strength and vitality.”