DAʊt

Definitions

1. noun

a male given name, derived from Old English ‘Duit’ or ‘Duitrich’, meaning ‘bright warrior’ or ‘famous ruler’; or a place name, from Old English ‘Dwīhta’, ‘dweller by a river’ or ‘people of the river’

“He’s named Dwight after his great-grandfather, who was a famous general.”

2. proper noun

a surname, particularly common in the United States, often of English or Scottish origin

“Dwight Schrute, a fictional character from the TV series ‘The Office’.”

3. verb

to force something to move or to go somewhere, often in a rough or violent manner

“The strong wind dwight the loose trash cans down the street.”