Alight

A·light

Alight

v. i.

imp. & p. p. Alighted; p. pr. & vb. n. Alighting

  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.
  1. Lighted; lighted up; in a flame.