hant

noun

Definition of hantnext
dialect
as in ghost
the soul of a dead person thought of especially as appearing to living people they are so superstitious that they think they see hants everywhere

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  1. ghost
  2. apparition
  3. spirit
Noun
  • The first major Roman poet, Ennius, describes a dream in which Homer’s ghost appeared to him and explained that souls transmigrate after bodily death; this poetic spirit would now take up residence in Ennius.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 July 2026
  • When Odysseus meets Sinon’s ghost — enraged by the circumstances of his death outside Troy — at the entrance to the underworld during his voyage home, Sinon warns Odysseus of the dangers his family faces back in Ithaca.
    — Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026
Definition of ghost
Noun
  • That is, until miraculous apparitions turn it into a place to be.
    — Marta Balaga, Variety, 17 July 2026
  • The music starts to shift beginning with the third episode, when Lestat becomes overwhelmed by the apparition of his abusive maker and other ghosts, including Claudia, whose killing he’d been forced to witness firsthand.
    — Hannah Giorgis Yohannes, Vanity Fair, 13 July 2026
Definition of apparition
Noun
  • The finished bottle is aimed at drinkers looking for a wine-style alternative rather than a mocktail or spirit substitute.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson July 22, Kansas City Star, 22 July 2026
  • And for a distinct touch of local character, step into Appalachian Root Works, a boutique and wellness space with an eclectic indie spirit.
    — Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 22 July 2026
Definition of spirit
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