micht

      Scots

      Etymology 1

      From Middle English might, myght, from Old English miht, meaht (“might, power”). More at might.

      Noun

      micht

      1. Power; ability; capacity.
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      • maucht

      Etymology 2

      From Middle English mighte, from Old English mihte, meahte, first and third person indicative preterite of magan (“to be able”). More at may.

      Verb

      micht

      1. might
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      Last modified on 6 February 2012, at 19:47