1. To spring down, get down, or descend, as from on horseback or from a carriage; to dismount.
2. To descend and settle, lodge, rest, or stop; as, a flying bird alights on a tree; snow alights on a roof.
3. To come or chance (upon). [R.]
ALIGHT
A*light", a. Etym: [Pref. a- + light.]
Defn: Lighted; lighted up; in a flame. "The lamps were alight."
Dickens.
ALIGN
A*lign", v. t. Etym: [F. aligner; à (L. ad) + ligne (L. linea) line.
See Line, and cf. Allineate.]
Defn: To adjust or form to a line; to range or form in line; to bring into line; to aline.
ALIGN
A*lign", v. t.
Defn: To form in line; to fall into line.
ALIGNMENT
A*lign"ment, n. Etym: [F. alignement.]