wight 1
/wuyt/ , n.
1. a human being.
2. Obs.
a. a supernatural being, as a witch or sprite.
b. any living being; a creature.
[ bef. 900; ME, OE wiht; c. G Wicht, ON vettr, Goth waiht ]
wight 2
/wuyt/ , adj. Brit. Dial.
1. strong and brave, esp. in war.
2. active; nimble.
[ 1175-1225; ME vigt, neut. of vigr able to fight ]