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micht

modal verbaction

expresses possibility or probability

Expresses possibility or probability; equivalent to English 'might'.

Example in use

He micht gie a hand wi the boat

Pronunciation

Say it like this

/MIKHT/

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Origin & context

scotscurrentneutralalso: might

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