Middle English Dictionary Entry

brighte adv.
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Entry Info

Forms brighte adv.
Etymology Cp. WS beorhte.

Definitions (Senses and Subsenses)

1.
(a) With a bright light, brightly; also fig.; (b) brilliantly, lustrously; also fig.; (c) (polished) to a state of brilliance, brightly; also fig.
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2.
(a) In brilliant or gay color, gaily; heued ~, of fair complexion; (b) ~ bleu, etc., light blue, etc.
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3.
(a) (See, understand) clearly, distinctly; (b) (sing) loudly.
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