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1. Etymology of the English word wise

the English word wise
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *weid-
derived from the Proto-Germanic root *wit

Derivations in English

wise, overwise, bridlewise, streetwise, wisecrack, ryghtuous, wisenheimer, wizard

Cognates

Dutch wijs, Dutch wijzen, German weise, German Weise, German weisen, Icelandic vís, Icelandic vísa, Swedish vis, Swedish visa

Usage

Word found in Old English, Middle English, Modern English

2. Etymology of the English word wise

derived from the English word wise
derived from the English word wise
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *weid-
derived from the Proto-Germanic root *wit

Derivations in English

somewise, anywise, crosswise, likewise, righteous

Usage

Word found in Array English



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