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.

Related terms

• 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

Related terms

• mey