Origin: Germanic Old English suffix
Plight has 9 different meanings across 2 categories:
a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one
"finds himself in a most awkward predicament"
"the woeful plight of homeless people"
A dire or unfortunate situation.
"The ancient textile pattern featured intricate plaits woven into the fabric's design."
Responsibility for ensuing consequences; risk; danger; peril.
A network; a plait; a fold; rarely a garment.
To expose to risk; to pledge.
"She carefully plied her fingers through the straw, plaiting a decorative crown for the summer festival."
To weave; to braid; to fold; to plait.