Wist
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /wɪst/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Wist is a verb meaning (nonstandard, pseudo-archaic) To know, be aware of.
Meaning
(nonstandard, pseudo-archaic) To know, be aware of.
More Meanings
- (archaic) simple past and past participle of wit.
Example Sentences
Did the maledicent Bodyguard, getting (as was too inevitable) better malediction than he gave, load his musketoon, and threaten to fire; and actually fire? Were wise who wist!
Word Forms
- wists
- wisting
- wisted
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include fulness, wiss, wote, know'st, ware, forewit.
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