to wit

adverb

tə-ˈwit 

: that is to say : namely

Synonyms

• namely

Examples of to wit in a Sentence

if we keep spending money like it's water, we're sure to end up in the same place as it often does, to wit, down the drain

Word History

Etymology

Middle English to witen, literally, to know — more at wit

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for to wit

• acquit
• admit
• amrit
• armpit
• backlit
• befit
• cockpit
• commit
• dalit
• dendrite
• emit
• illite