wis

1 of 2

verb

ˈwis How to pronounce wis (audio)
wised; wising; wises
archaic
: know

Wis

2 of 2

abbreviation

variants or Wisc
Wisconsin

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Thus, for at least for now, Brewer wis the only Black candidate in the contest for mayor for 2027. — Elyssa Kaufman, CBS News, 25 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

Verb

by misdivision from iwis (understood as I wis, with wis taken to be an archaic present indicative of wit entry 2)

First Known Use

Verb

circa 1507, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of wis was circa 1507

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“Wis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wis. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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