WILL-O'-THE-WISP


Meaning of WILL-O'-THE-WISP in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈwɪləðwɪsp ]

n. 1 a phosphorescent light seen on marshy ground, perhaps resulting from the combustion of gases. 2 an elusive person. 3 a delusive hope or plan. [orig. Will with the wisp: wisp = handful of (lighted) hay etc.]

English main colloquial, spoken dictionary.      Английский основной разговорный словарь.