Wight (Noun)
Meaning 1
A human being; `wight' is an archaic term.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The villagers considered the elderly woman a wight of great wisdom and insight.
- In medieval times, a wight was considered a human being with inherent dignity and worth.
- The old man was a wight of great physical strength, despite his advanced age.
- According to the ancient laws, every wight had the right to a fair trial.
- The villagers looked upon the stranger as a wight in need of food and shelter.
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Meaning 2
An isle and county of southern England in the English Channel.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
Examples
- The Isle of Wight is located in the English Channel and is known for its stunning coastline.
- Wight was one of the earliest island areas in Britain to become populated during the Bronze Age.
- Off the southern coast of England in the English Channel is situated the small county of Wight.
- Osborne House is one of the popular attractions of Wight which once was a seaside palace built in 1845 for Queen Victoria.
- Portsmouth has frequent passenger boat links with Ryde and Wight for daily transport purposes.