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forewit - What does it mean?

Definition of 'forewit'

English

Alternative forms

* (l)

Etymology 1

From (etyl) forwit, equivalent to .

Noun

(en-noun)
  • Timely knowledge; precaution; foresight.
  • :One good forewit is worth two afterwits. — Saying/Proverb
  • Antonyms
    * (l)

    Etymology 2

    From (etyl) forwiten, from (etyl) .

    Verb

  • (obsolete) To foreknow.
  • Etymology 3

    From .

    Noun

    (en-noun)
  • One who puts himself forward as a leader in matters of taste or criticism.
  • Similar to 'forewit'

    ferret, forrit, firehot, foreheat