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Definition of wraith

wraith

/reɪθ/
wraith
Plural:wraiths
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Adjective:wraithlike
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• noun

1

A ghost or ghostlike image of someone, especially one seen in Scottish folklore shortly before or after their death.

Example

"According to local legend, a pale wraith wanders the castle grounds on foggy autumn nights."

2

A faint,wispy, or insubstantial trace of something, such as smoke or mist.

Example

"A thin wraith of woodsmoke curled slowly up from the cottage chimney into the crisp morning air."

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• Rhymes for wraith

• Nearby Words

wowee
wowsers
woylie
wraith
wrangell
wrangle
wrangler

Word Origin & Etymology

Originating in 16th-century Scots, the word's exact root is uncertain, though it may derive from Old Norse 'vörðr' meaning a guardian or ward.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Wraith. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/wraith
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