Meaning of the word wraith in English

What does wraith mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

wraith

US /reɪθ/
UK /reɪθ/

Noun

a ghost or ghostlike image of someone, especially one seen shortly before or after their death

Example:
The old house was rumored to be haunted by the wraith of a former resident.
She looked like a pale wraith after her long illness.