(ə·līt′) v.i. a·light·ed or a·lit, a·light·ing
1. To descend and come to rest; settle, as after flight.
2. To dismount, as from a horse or vehicle.
3. To come or fall upon by accident: with on or upon. [ < OE ālīhtan < ā- out, off + līhtan alight, orig., make light]

(ə·līt′) adjective & adverb
Lighted; lighted up; on fire; kindled. [ME aliht, pp. of alihten light up]