11. Not strong or violent; moderate; as, a light wind.

12. Not pressing heavily or hard upon; hence, having an easy, graceful

manner; delicate; as, a light touch; a light style of execution.

13. Easy to admit influence; inconsiderate; easily influenced by

trifling considerations; unsteady; unsettled; volatile; as, a light,

vain person; a light mind.

There is no greater argument of a light and inconsiderate person

than profanely to scoff at religion.

Tillotson.

14. Indulging in, or inclined to, levity; wanting dignity or solemnity;

trifling; gay; frivolous; airy; unsubstantial.

Seneca can not be too heavy, nor Plautus too light.

Shak.

Specimens of New England humor laboriously light and lamentably

mirthful.

Hawthorne.

15. Not quite sound or normal; somewhat impaired or deranged; dizzy;

giddy.

Are his wits safe? Is he not light of brain ?

Shak.

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