What does witting mean?
Witting means (obsolete) Knowledge, awareness..
Witting
/ˈwɪtɪŋ/ · noun
Meaning
(obsolete) Knowledge, awareness..
Definitions by Sense
- (obsolete) Knowledge, awareness.
- aware, knowledgeable
- Done deliberately or intentionally
- present participle and gerund of wit
Example Sentences
Howbeit, as great is growyng, if we suffer thys yong king in our enemies hande, which without his witting might abuse the name of his commandement, to ante of our knowing, which thing God and good provision forbid.
All such particular sums of money which he hath levied or lawfully might have levied to his witting or knowledge within his bailiwick, as part or parcel, […]
He received holy water, but no holy bread to his witting.
I have seen Sir Tristram fight, said Sir Palamides, but never Sir Launcelot to my witting.
Sometimes the committing authority, who is usually located in the United States, is the only person who is witting of the CIA officer's true affiliation.
Synonyms for witting
Antonyms for witting
Related Words
Word Forms
- more witting
- most witting
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for witting?
Common synonyms include conscious, aware, intended.
What is the opposite of witting?
Possible antonyms include unwitting, unaware.
How do you use witting in a sentence?
Howbeit, as great is growyng, if we suffer thys yong king in our enemies hande, which without his witting might abuse the name of his commandement, to ante of our knowing, which thing God and good provision forbid.
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