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1 Wit -- rank: 1000

Wit definitions Webster's 1828 Dictionary WIT, v.i. [G., to know. See Wise.] To know. This verb is used only in the infinitive, to wit, namely, that is to say. [L.] WIT, n. [See the verb and Wise.] 1. Primarily, the intellect ... understanding or mental powers. Will puts in practice what the wit deviseth. For wit and power their last endeavors bend t outshine each ...

2 Wit-snapper -- rank: 711

Wit-snapper definitions Webster's 1828 Dictionary WIT-SNAPPER, n. [wit and snap.] One who affects repartee. [Not in use.] Webster's 1913 Dictionary Wit-snapper Wit"-snap`per, n. One who affects repartee; a wit-cracker. [Obs.] --Shak.

3 Half-wit -- rank: 711

Half-wit definitions Webster's 1828 Dictionary H`ALF-WIT, n. A foolish person; a dolt; a blockhead. WordNet (r ... of subnormal intelligence [syn: idiot, imbecile, cretin, moron, changeling, half-wit, retard] 2: a stupid incompetent person [syn: dimwit, nitwit, half- wit, doofus] Merriam Webster's noun Date: 1640 a foolish or ... witted adjective • half-wittedness noun Webster's 1913 Dictionary Half-wit Half"-wit`, n. A foolish; a dolt; a blockhead; a dunce. -- ...

4 After-wit -- rank: 711

After-wit definitions Webster's 1828 Dictionary 'AFTER-WIT, n. Subsequent wit; wisdom that comes too late. Webster's 1913 Dictionary After-wit Aft"er-wit`, n. Wisdom or perception that comes after it can be of use. ``After-wit comes too late when the mischief is done.'' --L' ...

5 Wit-starved -- rank: 711

Wit-starved definitions Webster's 1828 Dictionary WIT-STARVED, a. Barren of wit; destitute of genius. Webster's 1913 Dictionary Wit-starved Wit"-starved`, a. Barren of wit; destitute of genius. --Examiner.

6 Wit-cracker -- rank: 702

Wit-cracker definitions Webster's 1828 Dictionary WIT-CRACKER, n. [wit and cracker.] One who breaks jests; a joker. [Not in use.] Webster's 1913 Dictionary Wit-cracker Wit"-crack`er, n. One who breaks jests; a joker. [Obs ...

7 to wit -- rank: 702

to wit definitions WordNet (r) 3.0 (2005) adv 1: as follows [syn: namely, viz., that is to say, to wit, videlicet] Merriam Webster's adverb Etymology: Middle English to witen, literally, to know — more at wit Date: 14th century that is to say ; namely Webster's ... front of; in behind; hence, in the presence of. To wit, to know; namely. See Wit, v. i. Note: To, without an object expressed, is used ...

8 mother wit -- rank: 702

mother wit definitions WordNet (r) 3.0 (2005) n 1: sound practical ... syn: common sense, good sense, gumption, horse sense, sense, mother wit] Merriam Webster's noun Date: 15th century natural wit or intelligence Webster's 1913 Dictionary Mother Moth"er, a ... land; native tongue. Mother water. See Mother liquor (above). Mother wit, natural or native wit or intelligence.

9 Want-wit -- rank: 690

Want-wit definitions Webster's 1828 Dictionary WANT-WIT, n. [want and wit.] One destitute of wit or sense; a fool. [Not in much use.]

10 Wit-worm -- rank: 690

Wit-worm definitions Webster's 1828 Dictionary WIT-WORM, n. [wit and worm.] One that feeds on wit. [Not in use.]

11 Mother-wit -- rank: 690

Mother-wit definitions Webster's 1828 Dictionary MOTHER-WIT, n. Native wit; common sense. Soule's Dictionary of English Synonyms n. Native wit, common-sense.

12 Attic wit -- rank: 679

Attic wit definitions Webster's 1913 Dictionary Attic At"tic, a. [L ... faith. Attic purity, special purity of language. Attic salt, Attic wit, a poignant, delicate wit, peculiar to the Athenians. Attic story. See Attic, n. Attic ...

13 The five wits -- rank: 679

The five wits definitions Webster's 1913 Dictionary Wit Wit, n. [AS. witt, wit; akin to OFries. wit, G. witz, OHG. wizz[=i], Icel. vit, Dan. vid, Sw. vett. [root]133. See Wit, v.] 1. Mind; intellect; understanding; sense. Who knew the wit of the Lord? or who was his counselor? --Wyclif ( ...

14 Wit-craft -- rank: 679

Wit-craft definitions Webster's 1828 Dictionary WIT-CRAFT, n. [wit and craft.] Contrivance; invention.

15 Wit-fish -- rank: 668

Wit-fish definitions Webster's 1828 Dictionary WIT-FISH, n. [white fish.] An East Indian fish of the ...