lightsome

Etymology 1
From, equivalent to.

Adjective
(literary)


 * 1) Characterised by light; luminous; emitting or manifesting light; radiant.
 * 2) * 1600,, The  of , X, xlix:
 * This said, the smoky cloud was cleft and torn, / Which like a veil upon them stretched lay, // And up to open heav'n forthwith was borne, / And left the prince in view of lightsome day.
 * 1) * 2006, Goswin (of Bossut.), Martinus Cawley, Send me God:
 * If any find it incredible that Ida be even outwardly so lightsome that she saw clearly in the night, let them answer this question.
 * 1) * 2006, Goswin (of Bossut.), Martinus Cawley, Send me God:
 * If any find it incredible that Ida be even outwardly so lightsome that she saw clearly in the night, let them answer this question.

Translations

 * Bulgarian: ,

Etymology 2
From. Cognate with 🇨🇬, modern 🇨🇬.

Adjective

 * 1) Characterised by lightness of weight, not heavy; nimble, active.
 * 2) Upbeat; cheery; light graceful.