{"word":"wraith","date":"2026-10-31","partOfSpeech":"noun","pronunciation":"RAYTH","definition":"the spirit of a dead person","example":"The most frightening scene from the movie featured a vengeful wraith creeping slowly up behind the main characters.","etymology":"The word wraith originated from the Scottish term \"wraith,\" derived from the Old English word \"wræþþa,\" meaning \"ghost\" or \"specter,\" and first appeared in English in the 15th century. It is also related to the Old Norse word \"rǽtr,\" meaning \"ghost\" or \"spirit.","source":"merriam-webster","sourceUrl":"https://www.merriam-webster.com/word-of-the-day/wraith-2026-10-31","fetchedAt":"2026-10-31T16:33:18.275Z","cached":false}