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
雷