wot

1 of 2

present tense first- and third-person singular of wit

wot

2 of 2

verb

ˈwät

wotted; wotting

chiefly British

: know

—often used with of

Word History

Etymology

Verb

Middle English, alteration of witen — more at wit

First Known Use

Verb

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of wot was in the 14th century

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“Wot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wot. Accessed 20 Mar. 2023.

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wot

present 1st & 3rd singular of wit

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