noun a ghost or spirit, especially one that is believed to haunt a particular place or object
In architecture, a 'haint blue' color is used on ceilings and porches to ward off evil spirits.
In African American Vernacular English, 'haint' is used to refer to a ghost or supernatural being.
In Southern folklore, a 'haint' is a ghost or restless spirit.
In literature, the term 'haint' may be used to refer to a ghost or spirit, often in Southern Gothic or folklore genres.
In psychology, 'haint' may be used in discussions of cultural beliefs and superstitions related to spirits or ghosts.