Might , n. [AS. meaht, miht, from
the root of
magan to be able, E. may; akin to D. magt, OS. maht, G. macht, Icel.
māttr, Goth.
mahts. √103. See May, v.]
Force or power of any
kind, whether of body or mind; energy or intensity of purpose, feeling, or action; means or resources to effect an
object; strength; force; power; ability; capacity. What so strong, But wanting rest, will also want of might? Spenser.
Thou shalt love the Lord
thy God with all thine heart, and with all
thy soul, and with all
thy might.
Deut. vi. 5. With might and main. See under 2d Main.
Might (mīt),
imp. of
May. [AS.
meahte, mihte.]
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