leyt

Middle English

/lɛi̯t/

noun
Definitions
  • The striking of lightning; an instance of lightning.
  • A small spark, jet or stream of fire.

Etymology

Inherited from Old English lēġet inherited from *laugiþu (lightning).

Origin

*laugiþu

Gloss

lightning

Concept
Semantic Field

The physical world

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Kanji

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