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wise

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noun \ˈwīz\

Definition of WISE

: manner, way <in any wise>

Origin of WISE

Middle English, from Old English wīse; akin to Old High German wīsa manner, Greek eidos form, idein to see — more at wit
First Known Use: before 12th century

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