Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hight
verb
/haɪt/
Definition
An archaic term meaning ‘to be called’ or ‘named’.
Examples
- He was hight Sir Lancelot, a knight of great renown.
- In olden times, she was hight as the fairest maiden in the land.
Meaning
Historically used in literature to indicate someone’s name or title.
Synonyms
- called
- named
- entitled
