dight

verb

dighted or dight; dighting

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Old English dihtan to arrange, compose, from Latin dictare to dictate, compose

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of dight was in the 13th century

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Cite this Entry

“Dight.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dight. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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