wot

1 of 2

present tense first- and third-person singular of wit

wot

2 of 2

verb

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

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

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Cite this Entry

“Wot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wot. Accessed 5 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

wot

present 1st & 3rd singular of wit

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