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wis
Wis (adv) means Definitely, or without any doubt.
adv
1
Definitely, or without any doubt.
2
In actual fact; genuinely so.
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Etymology
Inherited from Middle English wis (“certain, sure”), from an aphetic form of Middle English iwis, ywis (“certain, sure”) (from Old English ġewiss (“certain, sure”)), or of North Germanic origin, cognate with Icelandic viss (“certain, sure”), Dutch gewis (“certain, sure”), and German gewiss (“certain, sure”). Ultimately from Proto-Germanic *gawissaz. More at iwis.
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of wis?
"wis" (adv) means definitely, or without any doubt.
What are the different meanings of wis?
"wis" has 2 main meanings: 1. Definitely, or without any doubt; 2. In actual fact; genuinely so.
