Meaning of the word wight in English

What does wight mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

wight

US /waɪt/
UK /waɪt/

Noun

(archaic or literary) a person of a specified kind, especially a strange or unfortunate one

Example:
The poor wight wandered through the desolate lands.
He was a strange wight, always muttering to himself.