Dight
[dahyt]
Part of speech: adjective
Origin: Old English, 13th century
1.
Clothed or equipped.
Examples of Dight in a sentence
"My prom date appeared at the top of the staircase, dight in a beautiful blue dress that matched my vest."
"On his wedding day, Andrew was dight in the finest suit he’d ever worn."
About Dight
“Dight” is an adjective based on the Old English verb “dihtan,” meaning “to set in order.”
Did you Know?
In its early history, “dight” was a verb meaning “to handle” or “to manage,” which translated over time as an approach to dressing. A person who cared about their appearance would carefully dight their clothes, hair, and accessories before leaving the house. From this verb came the later adjective “dight,” describing a person who has set their appearance in order. For example, “Jonathan emerged showered, shaved, and dight in fine evening clothes.”
