wisian

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Old English

Etymology

From Proto-Germanic *wīsijaną. Cognate with Old Saxon wīsian, Old Dutch wīsen (Dutch wijzen), Old High German wīsen (German weisen), Old Norse vísa (Swedish visa).

Pronunciation

Verb

wīsian

  1. to show the way, guide, point out
    • Beowulf ll. 291-2
      Ġewītaþ forþ beran wǣpnu and ġewǣdu. Iċ ēow wīsiġe.
      Go forth carrying your weapons and equipment. I will guide you.

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  • English: wise