I. ə-ˈlīt intransitive verb
( alight·ed also alit ə-ˈlit ; alight·ing )
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English ālīhtan, from ā- (perfective prefix) + līhtan to alight — more at abide , light
Date: before 12th century
1. : to come down from something (as a vehicle): as
a. : dismount
b. : deplane
2. : to descend from or as if from the air and come to rest : land , settle
3. archaic : to come by chance
• alight·ment noun
II. adjective
Date: 15th century
1. chiefly British : being on fire
2. : lighted up