Wis
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /waɪs/ · Part of speech adverb
Quick meaning: Wis is an adverb meaning (rare, obsolete or dialectal) Certainly, surely.
Meaning
(rare, obsolete or dialectal) Certainly, surely.
More Meanings
- (rare, obsolete or dialectal) Really, truly.
- (rare, obsolete or dialectal) Indeed.
- (rare, obsolete or dialectal) Certain.
- (rare, obsolete or dialectal) Sure.
- (obsolete or archaic) To know.
- (obsolete or archaic) To think, suppose.
- (obsolete or archaic) To imagine, ween; to deem.
Example Sentences
Howe'er you wis.
As wis God help me.
He was wis on his word.
I am wis that it will happen.
Word Forms
- wist
- wissed
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include gis, kee, iwis, ywis, certie, certes.
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