What is the origin of 'sleep tight'?
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Characteristic or reminiscent of the style, form, or content of the works of Ann Radcliffe, especially in regard to their Gothic quality.
Early 19th century; earliest use found in Maria Edgeworth (1768–1849), novelist and educationist. From the name of Ann Radcliffe, née Ward, English novelist + -ian.