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 29 Nov. 2023.
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