Definition of light

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Light (v. i.) To descend from flight, and rest, perch, or settle, as a bird or insect..

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Diffraction :: Diffraction (n.) The deflection and decomposition of light in passing by the edges of opaque bodies or through narrow slits, causing the appearance of parallel bands or fringes of prismatic colors, as by the action of a grating of fine lines or bars..
Torch :: Torch (n.) A light or luminary formed of some combustible substance, as of resinous wood; a large candle or flambeau, or a lamp giving a large, flaring flame..
Giglet :: Giglet (n.) A wanton; a lascivious or light, giddy girl..
How :: How (adv.) In what state, condition, or plight..
Velocipede :: Velocipede (n.) A light road carriage propelled by the feet of the rider. Originally it was propelled by striking the tips of the toes on the roadway, but commonly now by the action of the feet on a pedal or pedals connected with the axle of one or more of the wheels, and causing their revolution. They are made in many forms, with two, three, or four wheels. See Bicycle, and Tricycle..
Faintness :: Faintness (n.) Feebleness, as of color or light; lack of distinctness; as, faintness of description..
Destructionist :: Destructionist (n.) One who delights in destroying that which is valuable; one whose principles and influence tend to destroy existing institutions; a destructive.
Light-footed :: Light-footed (a.) Having a light, springy step; nimble in running or dancing; active; as, light-foot Iris..
Companion :: Companion (n.) A skylight on an upper deck with frames and sashes of various shapes, to admit light to a cabin or lower deck..
Chaffy :: Chaffy (a.) Resembling chaff; composed of light dry scales.
Redwood :: Redwood (n.) A gigantic coniferous tree (Sequoia sempervirens) of California, and its light and durable reddish timber. See Sequoia..
Conjuncture :: Conjuncture (n.) A crisis produced by a combination of circumstances; complication or combination of events or circumstances; plight resulting from various conditions.
Bull''s-eye :: Bull's-eye (n.) A circular or oval opening for air or light.
Airiness :: Airiness (n.) Lightness of spirits; gayety; levity; as, the airiness of young persons..
Credulousness :: Credulousness (n.) Readiness to believe on slight evidence; credulity.
Excipient :: Excipient (n.) An inert or slightly active substance used in preparing remedies as a vehicle or medium of administration for the medicinal agents.
Slight :: Slight (n.) The act of slighting; the manifestation of a moderate degree of contempt, as by neglect or oversight; neglect; indignity..
Light :: Light (superl.) Wanton; unchaste; as, a woman of light character..
Brown :: Brown (v. t.) To make brown by scorching slightly; as, to brown meat or flour..
Pyrophorous :: Pyrophorous (a.) Light-producing; of or pertaining to pyrophorus.
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