Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
haint
Noun
/heɪnt/
Definition
A ghost or spirit, especially one that is malevolent or causes fear.
Examples
- The locals believe that the old house is haunted by a haint.
- She swore she felt a haint following her down the path at dusk.
- They burned sage to ward off any haints that might be lurking.
Meaning
The term ‘haint’ is often used to refer to the spirit of someone who has died, particularly in the context of Southern American folklore. It embodies the notion of a restless or troublesome ghost that haunts the living.
Synonyms
- Ghost
- Spirit
- Wraith
- Phantom
