First Known Use: 15th century
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bight
noun \ˈbīt\
: a curve in a coast or the bay formed by such a curve
Full Definition of BIGHT
1
: a bend in a coast forming an open bay; also : a bay formed by such a bend
2
: a slack part or loop in a rope
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Origin of BIGHT
Middle English, from Old English byht bend, bay; akin to Old English būgan to bend — more at bow
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