wraith

wraith
wraith (n.) 1510s, "ghost," Scottish, of uncertain origin. Weekley suggests O.N. vorðr "guardian" in the sense of "guardian angel." Klein points to Gael., Ir. arrach "specter, apparition."

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  • wraith — ► NOUN 1) a ghost or ghostly image of someone, especially one seen shortly before or after their death. 2) literary a wisp or faint trace. DERIVATIVES wraithlike adjective. ORIGIN of unknown origin …   English terms dictionary

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