Haint

Pronunciation: /heɪnt/

Definitions of haint

noun a ghost or spirit, especially one that is believed to haunt a particular place or object

Example Sentences

A1 I heard a spooky story about a haint haunting an old house.

A2 Some people believe that a haint is a ghost or spirit of a deceased person.

B1 The legend of the haint has been passed down through generations in this town.

B2 The haint was said to appear only on moonless nights, scaring anyone who crossed its path.

C1 Historians have debated the origins of the haint myth, trying to uncover the truth behind the legend.

C2 The author's novel delves deep into the psychological impact of encountering a haint, exploring themes of fear and mortality.

Examples of haint in a Sentence

formal The old plantation house was said to be haunted by a haint.

informal I ain't afraid of no haints, they're just ghost stories.

slang Some folks believe in haints, but I reckon it's just superstition.

figurative The memory of her ex-boyfriend was like a haint, haunting her thoughts.

Grammatical Forms of haint

• past tense: haunted
• plural: haints
• comparative: more haint
• superlative: most haint
• present tense: haunts
• future tense: will haunt
• perfect tense: has haunted
• continuous tense: is haunting
• singular: haint
• positive degree: haint
• infinitive: to haunt
• gerund: haunting
• participle: haunted

Origin and Evolution of haint

First Known Use: 1800 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'haint' is believed to have originated in the Southern United States, particularly in African American communities.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a ghost or spirit, the term 'haint' has evolved to also encompass the idea of a restless or troubled spirit, as well as being used colloquially to describe something that is eerie or spooky.