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wist

 

[ wษชst ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

to know

Wist is an archaic form of the verb 'to know,' primarily used in dialectical or literary contexts. The term conveys a sense of awareness or familiarity with something. It is not commonly used in modern English but can be found in older texts or poetry to instill a sense of antiquity. The word often appears in phrases like 'wist thou?', which means 'did you know?'. Its use is rare in contemporary language, but it can provide an interesting historical insight into the evolution of English.

Synonyms

comprehended, knew, understood.

Examples of usage

  • Wist thou not of her arrival?
  • I wist he would come to the meeting.
  • Long ago, he wist the secrets of the forest.
  • He wist that the journey would be long.

Translations

Translations of the word "wist" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sussurro

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคซเฅเคธเคซเฅเคธเคพเคนเคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Flรผstern

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bisikan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัˆะตะฟั–ั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ szept

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ•ใ•ใ‚„ใ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท chuchotement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ susurro

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท fฤฑsฤฑldama

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์†์‚ญ์ž„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‡ู…ุณ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลกeptรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลกeptanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่€ณ่ฏญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ลกepetanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hvรญsla

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัั‹ะฑั‹ั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฉแƒฃแƒ แƒฉแƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pฤฑรงฤฑltฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ susurro

Etymology

The word 'wist' originates from Middle English and is a form of the Old English word 'witan', which means to know or to be aware. Its roots can be traced back to Proto-Germanic *witan, which has similar meanings across various Germanic languages. In Old English literature, 'wist' appeared often, especially in poetic contexts. As the English language evolved, the word became less common and was relegated to literary use, giving it an archaic flavor in modern times. The decline in usage reflects the general trend in English where many once-common terms fade away as the language transitions and adapts to new linguistic influences. Today, 'wist' can be encountered in older poems or historical texts, serving as a reminder of the rich linguistic heritage of English.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,273 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.