þiht

þiht is a word found in Old English and Middle English. Its primary meaning is "tight" or "closely drawn." This can refer to a physical tightness, such as a tightly bound rope or a constricted passage. It can also describe a sense of being fixed or firm.

In a more abstract sense, þiht could convey a feeling of being secured or held in place. It might also imply a lack of movement or a state of being unyielding. The word’s usage varied depending on the context, reflecting the nuanced understanding of physical and conceptual closeness in older forms of English.

Linguistically, þiht is related to similar words in other Germanic languages, suggesting a common root word for the concept of tightness or firmness. Its presence in texts from these periods provides insight into the vocabulary and expressiveness of early English speakers. The word eventually evolved into the modern English word "tight."