Might

Might (mīt) , imperfect

[Anglo-Saxon meahte, mihte.]

imperfect of May.

Might , noun

[Anglo-Saxon meaht, miht, from the root of magan to be able, English may; akin to Dutch magt, Old Saxon maht, German macht, Icelandic māttr, Gothic mahts. r103. 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

Collocations (1)

With might and main , See under 2d Main.