| might | Force or power of any kind, whether of body or mind; energy or intensity of purpose, feeling, or action; means or resources to effect an object; strength; force; power; ability; capacity. "What so strong, But wanting rest, will also want of might?" (Spenser) "Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might." (Deut. Vi. 5) With might and main. See Main. Origin: AS. Meaht, miht, from the root of magan to be able, E. May; akin to D. Magt, OS. Maht, G. Macht, Icel. Mattr, Goth. Mahts. See May. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| mighty | 1. Possessing might; having great power or authority. "Wise in heart, and mighty in strength." (Job ix. 4) 2. Accomplished by might; hence, extraordinary; wonderful. "His mighty works." 3. Denoting and extraordinary degree or quality in respect of size, character, importance, consequences, etc. "A mighty famine." . "Giants of mighty bone." . "Mighty was their fuss about little matters." (Hawthorne) Origin: AS. Meahtig, mihtig; akin to G. Machtig, Goth. Mahteigs. See Might. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |