leoht

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Middle English[edit]

Noun[edit]

leoht (plural leohtes)

  1. Alternative form of light

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Etymology 1[edit]

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

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Noun[edit]

lēoht n

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

Etymology 2[edit]

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

Adjective[edit]

lēoht (comparative lēohtra, superlative lēohtest)

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

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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