wraith

wraith Definition

wraith (rāt̸h)

noun

a ghost
the spectral figure of a person supposedly seen as a premonition just before that person's death

Etymology: Scot, earlier warth, guardian angel < ON vǫrthr, guardian < vartha, to ward, guard: for IE base see ward

wraith Related Forms

wraith′·like adjective

wraith Synonyms

wraith Usage Examples

Converse of object

see: They are regarded as a death omen and should a person see a wraith of themselves then their days are surely numbered.

Adjective modifier

vengeful: Now, as I dare to say I was deceived, I face each night my father's vengeful wraith.

Modifies a noun

heart: Although all quests can be accessed at the same time, once a wraith heart is collected the level is reset.

Noun used with modifier

frost: And leap by leap, like some pale frost wraith, the snowshoe rabbit flashed on ahead.

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