afterwit

noun

1
obsolete : later knowledge
2
: wisdom or perception that comes after it can be of use

Word History

Etymology

after- + wit entry 2

First Known Use

1579, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of afterwit was in 1579

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“Afterwit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/afterwit. Accessed 10 Oct. 2024.

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