Wise Definition
(aviation, nautical) (adjective) Acronym of wing-in-surface effect.
- to be (or become) aware of; have (or attain) a proper understanding of
- to become aware of the true facts or circumstances
- to become impudent
- to give someone information, an explanation, etc. (about); enlighten someone (concerning)
- the (three) learned men from the East who came bearing gifts to the infant Jesus (Matt. 2:1-13)
- to make or become informed, insightful, etc.
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Origin of Wise
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Middle English from Old English -wīsan from -wīse manner wise2
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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Middle English from Old English wīse weid- in Indo-European roots
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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Middle English from Old English wīs weid- in Indo-European roots
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
From wise (“way, manner").
From Wiktionary
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