light weight

Origin of light weight

First recorded in 1765–75

On light-weight goods the softener giving the most general satisfaction is paraffin.

Textiles |William H. Dooley
The light-weight met his adversary's rush handsomely, but utterly failed to stop it.

Harvard Stories |Waldron Kintzing Post
They are of light-weight canvas, and the floor of the tent is sewed directly into it.

The North Pole |Robert E. Peary
The latter was a rather short, slight man of dark complexion; although a light-weight he was very wiry and a fine boxer.

Helena's Path |Anthony Hope

On cold days two light-weight union garments are warmer than one of heavy weight.

On the Trail |Lina Beard and Adelia Belle Beard