leoht

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Middle English

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Noun

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leoht (plural leohtes)

  1. Alternative form of light

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Etymology 1

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    From Proto-West Germanic *leuht, from Proto-Germanic *leuhtaz (light, brightness).

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    Noun

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    lēoht n

    1. light
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    • Middle English: leoht, liht, light

    Etymology 2

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    From Proto-West Germanic *leuht, from Proto-West Germanic *leuht (light, bright).

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    lēoht (comparative lēohtra, superlative lēohtest)

    1. light, bright, clear, luminous
    2. shining, resplendent, cheerful, beautiful
    3. renowned
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    Etymology 3

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    From Proto-West Germanic *lį̄ht (light, not heavy).

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    lēoht

    1. light (of little weight)
    2. inconsiderable
    3. not slow; quick, ready, nimble
    4. fickle
    5. easy
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