Meaning of Slight | Babel Free

Definitions

1. The act of ignoring or snubbing; a deliberate act of neglect or discourtesy.
2. A surname from Middle English.
3. Sleight.
   obsolete

Equivalents

Examples

“Never use a slighting expression to her, even in jest; for slights in jest, after frequent bandyings, are apt to end in angry earnest.”

“But you, you're not allowed You're uninvited An unfortunate slight”

“For till that stownd could never wight him harme, By subtilty, nor slight, nor might, nor mighty charme.”

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