ALIGHT


Meaning of ALIGHT in English

v.intr. 1 a (often foll. by from) descend from a vehicle. b dismount from a horse. 2 descend and settle; come to earth from the air. 3 (foll. by on) find by chance; notice.

[ OE alihtan (as A-(2), lihtan LIGHT(2) v.) ]

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